Yamaha F4 - Page 132

EMU00926
Installing the Propeller
cC
8 Be sure to install the thrust washer
before installing propeller, otherwise,
lower case and propeller boss may be
damaged.
8 Be sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Other-
wise, the propeller could come off dur-
ing operation and be lost.
1) Apply Yamaha Marine grease or a
corrosion resistant grease to the pro-
peller shaft.
2) Install the thrust washer and propeller
on the propeller shaft.
3) Install the washer and tighten the pro-
peller nut.
4) Align the propeller nut with the pro-
peller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter
pin in the hole and bend the cotter pin
ends.
NOTE:
When the propeller nut does not align
with the propeller shaft hole after tighten-
ing it, then loosen the nut to align it with
the hole.
4-19
GB