Mercury Optimax User Manual

MAINTENANCE
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3. Straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut retainer.
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4. Place a block of wood between the gearcase and propeller
and remove the propeller nut.
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5. Pull the propeller straight off the shaft. If the propeller is seized
to the shaft and cannot be removed, have the propeller
removed by an authorized dealer.
INSTALLATION
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.
1. Coat the propeller shaft with Quicksilver or Mercury Precision
Lubricants Anti‑Corrosion Grease or 2‑4‑C with Teflon.
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Mercury Optimax Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Optimax
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English