9-1 LOWER UNIT
REMOVAL & DISASSEMBLY
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Always disconnect the battery cable, before removing
lower unit.
To separate the clutch rod from the shift rod, loosen the clutch
rod lock nut 1, then unscrew the turnbuckle 2.
Remove six(6) bolts 3 and separate gearcase 4 from driveshaft
housing.
Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug.
Remove oil drain plug first 6 then oil level plug 5 and allow
gear oil to drain.
Remove cotter pin 7 from propeller nut and remove propeller
nut 8.
Remove washer 9, spacer 0, propeller A and stopper B from
the propeller shaft.
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8
9
0
A
B
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To prevent injury from propeller blades, wear gloves
and place a block of wood between the anti - cavitation
plate and the propeller blade tips to lock the propeller
in place.