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CA816
Propeller
ALPHA
WARNING
Avoid Injury: Remote Control must be in NEUTRAL and ignition key removed from switch before re-
moving and/or installing propeller.
WARNING
Avoid Injury: Place a block of wood between anti-ventilation plate and propeller to protect hands from
propeller blades and to prevent propeller from rotating when removing propeller nut.
CAUTION
Avoid Injury: Periodically check propeller nut for tightness during boating season. A minimum of 55
lbs. ft. (75 N
⋅m) torque is required.
CA746
REMOVAL
1 Place wood block between propeller blade and anti-ventilation plate to prevent rotation. Straighten bent tabs
on tab washer.
2 Turn propeller shaft nut counterclockwise to remove nut.
3 Slide tab washer, drive sleeve, propeller and thrust hub off propeller shaft.
CA79
REPAIR
Some damaged propellers can be repaired. See your dealer.
CA774
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: If reusing tab washer, carefully inspect tabs for cracks or other damage. Replace tab
washer if condition is questionable.
4 Apply a liberal coat of one of the following Quicksilver lubricants to propeller shaft: Anti-Corrosion Grease,
Special Lubricant 101, or 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon.
5 Slide thrust hub onto propeller shaft, with stepped side toward propeller hub.
6 Install Flo-Torque II Drive Hub into propeller.
NOTE: The drive sleeve is tapered and will slide fully into the propeller as the nut is tightened and properly
torqued.
7 Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
8 Install drive sleeve and locking tab washer.
9 Install propeller nut. Tighten nut securely. A minimum of 55 lbs. ft. (75 N·m) torque is required. Bend three
tabs on tab washer down into grooves in spline washer. After first use, bend the three tabs straight, retighten
propeller nut to minimum 55 lbs. ft. torque (75 N·m). Bend tabs back down into spline washer. Check propeller
at least after 20 hours of operation. Do not operate with loose propeller.
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