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3. Remove the propeller, spacer (if
equipped), and thrust washer.
EMU41962
Installing propeller
EWM00771
On counter rotation models, be sure to
use a propeller intended for counterclock-
wise rotation. These propellers are identi-
fied with the letter āLā after the size
indication on the propeller. Otherwise the
boat could move in the opposite direction
from that expected.
ECM00502
Make sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise,
the propeller could come off during oper-
ation and be lost.
1. Apply Yamalube Marine Grease to the
propeller shaft.
2. Install the thrust washer and propeller on
the propeller shaft. NO TICE : Make sure
to install the thrust washer before in-
stalling the propeller. Otherwise, the
lower case and propeller boss could
be damaged.
[ECM01882]
3. Install the spacer, washer, and propeller
nut. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.
4. Align the propeller nut slot with the pro-
peller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin
in the hole and bend the cotter pin ends.
NOTICE: Do not reuse the cotter pin.
Otherwise, the propeller can come off
during operation.
[ECM01892]
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
Propeller nut tightening torque:
54 Nm (5.51 kgf-m, 39.8 ft-lb)
1. Cotter pin
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