Mercury Racing 500R - Page 113

1. Apply a light layer of 2‑4‑C with PTFE to the outer diameter of the entire
propeller hub prior to installation into the propeller.
a - Outer diameter of the
entire propeller hub
Description Where Used Part No.
2-4-C with PTFE Outer diameter of the entire propeller hub 92-802859A 1
2. Apply 2‑4‑C with PTFE or Extreme Grease to the propeller shaft splines.
Description Where Used Part No.
2-4-C with PTFE Propeller shaft splines 92-802859A 1
Extreme Grease Propeller shaft splines 8M0190472
3. Install the labyrinth propeller adapter into the propeller as shown, with the
chamfered edge of the adapter facing the propeller.
4. Install the HD propeller hub into the propeller.
IMPORTANT:A rubber hammer may be needed to tap the last 6.35–12.7 mm
(0.25–0.50 in.) of the hub into the propeller.
5. Install the propeller, labyrinth propeller adapter, and HD propeller hub
onto the propeller shaft.
6. Install the washer onto the propeller shaft.
7. Install the 0.75‑16 brass hex nut onto the propeller shaft. Place a block
of wood between the gearcase and the propeller. Tighten the nut to the
specified torque.
Description
Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
0.75‑16 brass hex nut 115.2 – 85
8. Install the locknut onto the propeller shaft. Place a block of wood between
the gearcase and the propeller. Tighten the propeller nut to the specified
torque.
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