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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
PROP REPLACEMENT
• 9/16” Deep Well Socket
TOOLS AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
INSTALLATION
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a. Hold the Prop and loosen the Prop Nut with a 9/16"
Deep Well Socket.
b. Remove the Prop Nut and Prop Washer.
c. Turn the old Prop so it is horizontal and pull it
straight o. If the Drive Pin falls out, push it back in.
d. Align the new Prop so it is horizontal and parallel
with the Drive Pin. Slide the Prop onto the Armature
Shaft and Drive Pin until it is seated against the
lower unit.
e. Reinstall the Prop Washer and Prop Nut onto the
end of the Armature Shaft. While holding the Prop
horizontal, tighten the Prop Nut with a 9/16" Deep
Well Socket. Tighten the Prop Nut to 25-35 in-lbs.
NOTICE: If the Drive Pin is sheared or broken, hold the Armature Shaft stationary with a Flat-Blade Screwdriver by pressing
into the slot on the end of the shaft while loosening the Prop Nut.
CAUTION
Disconnect the motor from all sources of power before
beginning any prop work or maintenance.
CAUTION
If the Prop does not readily slide o, take care not to bend the
Armature Shaft. Pull the Prop evenly o the Armature Shaft.
CAUTION
Do not over-tighten as this can damage the Prop.
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