Mercury MERCRUISER - Bravo Three Propeller Installation

Section 5 - Maintenance
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3. Remove the propeller shaft anode.
a - Propeller
b - Propeller shaft nut
c - Propeller shaft anode
d - Propeller shaft anode screw
e - Flat washer
f - Star washer
4. Turn aft propeller shaft nut 37 mm (1‑7/16 in.) counterclockwise to remove nut.
5. Slide propeller and thrust hub off propeller shaft.
6. Turn front propeller shaft nut 70 mm (2‑3/4 in.) counterclockwise to remove nut.
7. Slide propeller and thrust hub off propeller shaft.
NOTE: Some damaged propellers can be repaired. Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
a - Rear propeller nut
b - Rear propeller
c - Rear propeller thrust hub
d - Front propeller nut
e - Front propeller
f - Front propeller thrust hub
g - Propeller shaft anode screw
h - Flat washer
i - Star washer
j - Propeller shaft anode
Bravo Three Propeller Installation
NOTICE
Operating the engine with a loose propeller can damage the propeller, the drive, or drive components. Always tighten the
propeller nut or nuts to specification and check for tightness periodically and at the required maintenance interval.
a - Rear propeller nut
b - Rear propeller
c - Rear propeller thrust hub
d - Front propeller nut
e - Front propeller
f - Front propeller thrust hub
g - Propeller shaft anode screw
h - Flat washer
i - Star washer
j - Propeller shaft anode
1. Slide forward thrust hub onto propeller shaft with tapered side toward propeller hub (toward end of shaft).
2. Apply a liberal coat of one of the following lubricants to the propeller shaft.
a
b
d
c
f
e
5303
e
f
a
b
c
d
5304
g
h
i
j
e
f
a
b
c
d
5304
g
h
i
j