Propeller Replacement ‑ 31.75 mm (1‑1/4 in.)
Diameter Propeller Shaft
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WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never
operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed.
Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in
neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the
engine from starting. Place a block of wood between the
propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
1. Shift outboard to neutral position.
2. Place a block of wood between the gearcase and propeller
to hold the propeller and remove the propeller nut.
3. Pull propeller straight off the shaft. If the propeller is seized
to the shaft and cannot be removed, have the propeller
removed by an authorized dealer.
4. To aid in future removal of the propeller, liberally coat the
propeller shaft splines with one of the following Mercury/
Quicksilver products:
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