VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 99
Maintenance
22865
Propeller Replacement — DP-S
Removing the DP-S Propeller
This procedure requires you to use special tool Volvo
Penta P/N 3855516.
1. Ignition switch must be OFF.
2. Make sure the remote control is in FORWARD to
lock the propeller shaft.
3. Remove the rear propeller nut (3).
4. Remove the rear propeller (2).
5. Change the remote control position to REVERSE
to lock the propeller shaft.
6. Remove the front propeller nut (4).
7. Remove the front propeller (1).
8. Wipe the propeller shaft clean. Inspect for fishing
line; remove if present.
Installing the DP-S Propeller
CAUTION! Failure to install all components
could result in loss of the propeller and dam-
age to the drive unit the next time the boat is
operated.
1. Ignition switch must be OFF.
2. Make sure the remote control is in FORWARD.
3. Coat the full length of the propeller shaft and the
inside of the propeller hub with Volvo Penta pro-
peller shaft grease P/N 828250; removal of the
propeller will be difficult if this is not done.
4. Install the front propeller (1).
5. Install the front propeller nut (4) and tighten it to
45 ft. lb. (60 Nm).
6. Shift the remote control into REVERSE to lock
the propeller shaft.
7. Install the rear propeller (2).
8. Install the rear propeller nut (3) and tighten it to
50 ft. lb. (70 Nm).
9. Shift the remote control into NEUTRAL. The pro-
peller should turn freely.
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