Mercury 30 Service Manual

6-30 - LOWER UNIT 90-826148R2 MARCH 1997
Propeller Installation
WARNING
Disconnect and isolate spark plug leads when work-
ing near the propeller to prevent the outboard from
starting.
1. ApplyoneofthefollowingQuicksilverproductsonpro-
peller shaft splines.
-- Special Lubricant 101 (92-13872A1)
-- 2-4-C Marine Lubricant w/Teflon (92-825407A12)
2. Install components.
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c
d
b
a
a - Thrust Hub; Flat Surface Towards Propeller
b - Propeller
c - Tab Washer; Bend Tabs Down Against Nut Flats
d - Locknut; Torque to 55 lb. ft. (74.5 N·m)
CAUTION
Donotmisinterpretpropellershaftmovementfor
propeller movement. Propeller and propeller
shaft may move fore-and-aft. However, the pro-
peller itself should not move fore-and-aft on the
propeller shaft.
3. Re-check propeller nut for tightness after first
use. Check for tightness periodically, especially
if a stainless propeller is used.

Mercury 30 Specifications

General

Horsepower	30 HP
Cylinders	3
Displacement	526 cc
Gear Shift	F-N-R
Fuel Induction System	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Shaft Length	20 in
Steering	Remote / Tiller