90-826148R2 MARCH 19971B-8 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
3. While aligning splines, place Quicksilver propel-
ler and tab washer on propeller shaft.
4. To prevent propeller from rotating, place a flat
block of wood between the anti-ventilation plate
and the propeller.
5. Thread propeller nut on propeller shaft. Tighten
securely with wrench [minimumof 55 lb. ft. (75.0
N·m) of torque] and bend tab washer to secure
propeller nut.
6. After first use, bend the tab straight, re-tighten
propeller nut [minimum of 55 lb. ft. (74.6 N×m) of
torque]andagainbendtabwashertosecurenut.
Check propeller periodically for tightness.
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a
b
a - Tab Washer
b - Propeller Nut
Corrosion Control Anode
The trim tab on the gear case is a corrosion control
anode and Models which have the longer type of
transombracketswillhaveasecondanodeinstalled.
Ananodehelps protect theoutboard againstgalvan-
ic corrosion by sacrificing its metal to be slowly
eroded instead of the outboard metals.
a
b
a - Trim Tab
b - Anode
NOTE: Corrosion control anodes requires periodic
inspection especially in salt water which willacceler-
atetheerosion.Tomaintainthiscorrosionprotection,
always replace the anode before it is completely
eroded. Never paint or apply a protective coating on
the anode as this will reduce effectiveness of the
anode.
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