16
DF2.5
(Serial
No.
210001
and
later)
PROPELLER
A WARNING
• When installing
or
removing the propeller,
shift
into
"Neutral" and remove the emergency
stop
switch
lock
plate
so
that
the
motor
cannot be started acci-
dentally.
•
To prevent
injury
from propeller blades, wear gloves
and place a
block
of
wood between the anti-cavita-
tion
plate and the propeller blade
tips
to
lock
the
in place before attempting
to
remove
or
install propeller nut.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove the cotter pin and the propeller nut, then detach the
propeller.
2.
Remove the propeller bush stopper.
INSPECTION
• Inspect the propeller for bent, chipped or broken blades.
Replace
or repair propeller
if
in damaged condition .
• Inspect propeller bush splines. Replace or repair propeller if.
splines are worn or damaged.
• Inspect propeller bush for deterioration or slipping.
Replace
if necessary.