GENERAL INFORMATION
90-827242R02 FEBRUARY 2003 Page 1C-7
Propeller Removal/Installation
WARNING
If the propeller shaft is rotated while the engine is in gear, there is the possibility that
the engine will crank over and start. To prevent this type of accidental engine
starting and possible serious injury caused from being struck by a rotating
propeller, always shift outboard to neutral position and remove spark plug leads
when you are servicing the propeller.
1. Shift outboard to neutral position.
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2. Remove the spark plug leads to prevent engine from starting.
3. Place a block of wood between gear case and propeller to hold propeller and remove
propeller nut.
4. Pull propeller straight off shaft. If propeller is seized to the shaft and cannot be removed,
have the propeller removed by an authorized dealer.
5. Coat the propeller shaft with Anti-Corrosion Grease or 2-4-C with Teflon.
IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the propeller
shaft, especially in salt water, always apply a coat of the recommended lubricant to
the entire propeller shaft at the recommended maintenance intervals and also each
time the propeller is removed.
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