z Be sure to use a new cotter pin and bend the ends over securely. Otherwise the propeller
could come off during operation and be lost.
1. Apply a marine grease or corrosion resistant grease to the propeller shaft.
eller shaft.
with the propeller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter
3.8 Changing gear oil
WARNING:
2. Install the spacer (if equipped), thrust washer, and propeller on the prop
3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and the washer.
4. Tighten the propeller nut. Align the propeller nut
pin in the hole and bend the cotter pin ends.
z utboard motor is ansom or a stable stand.
z er unit while the outboard motor is tilted, even when the tilt
support lever or knob is locked. Serious injury could occur if the motor falls.
Be sure the o
Never get under the low
securely fastened to the tr
1.
the lowest point possible.2
Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil drain screw is at
2
2 Place a suitable container u. nder the gear case.
3. Remove gear oil drain screw.
1
1. Gear oil drain screw
2. Oil level plug
CAUTION:
he gear oil after the first 10 hours of operation, and ever 100 hours or at 6-month Change t
intervals th
y
ereafter. Otherwise the gear will wear quickly.
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