Mercury HP 500 EFI Bravo XR/XZ/III - Page 109

105500 EFI Bravo
MAINTENANCE
CB421hp
Propellers (Bravo III)(cont.)
CA820
INSTALLATION
1 Apply a liberal coat of one of the following Quicksilver lubricants
to both propeller shafts: Special Lubricant 101, 2-4-C Marine Lubri-
cant with Teflon, or Anti-Corrosion Grease.
2 Slide forward thrust hub onto propeller shaft, with tapered side to-
ward propeller hub (toward end of shaft).
3 Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
4 Install propeller nut. Tighten nut securely. A minimum of 100 lb-ft
(136 Nm) torque is required. Check propeller at least after 20 hours
of operation. Do not operate with loose propeller.
5 Slide aft thrust hub onto propeller shaft, with tapered side toward
propeller hub (toward end of shaft).
6 Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
7 Install propeller nut. Tighten nut securely. A minimum of 60 lb-ft
(81 Nm) torque is required. Check propeller at least after 20 hours
of operation. Do not operate with loose propeller.