Mercury MERCRUISER - Propellers; Propeller Repair; Bravo Three Propeller Removal

Section 5 - Maintenance
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Propellers
Propeller Repair
Some damaged propellers can be repaired. Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser
dealer.
Bravo Three Propeller Removal
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WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the
water with a propeller installed. Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive
unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from starting.
Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
1. Place wood block between propeller blades and anti‑ventilation plate to prevent
rotation.
2. Remove the bolt and washers securing the propeller shaft anode.
3. Remove the propeller shaft anode.
a
b
d
c
f
e
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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.