2. Place a block of wood between the gearcase and the propeller to hold
the propeller and remove the propeller locknut, the brass hex nut, and the
washer from the propeller shaft.
3. 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.
4. To aid in future removal of the propeller, liberally coat the propeller shaft
splines with one of the following Mercury/Quicksilver products:
Description Where Used Part No.
Extreme Grease Propeller shaft splines 8M0190472
2-4-C with PTFE Propeller shaft splines 92-802859A 1
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.
IMPORTANT:With the exception of CNC Cleaver propellers, all propellers
used on the 38.1 mm (1.5 in.) diameter propeller shaft require the 500R
propeller hub (8M0217764).
MAINTENANCE
102 eng
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