Propeller and water inlet cover
8-2
Removing the propeller
• Make sure to disconnect the battery ca-
bles from the battery, and remove the clip
from the engine shut-off switch.
• When removing or installing the lower
unit with the power unit installed, make
sure to suspend the outboard motor. Oth-
erwise, the outboard motor could fall
suddenly and result in severe injuries.
1. Remove:
• Cotter pin
• Propeller nut
•Washer
• Spacer
•Propeller
• Set the gear shift to the N position.
• Place a block of wood between the anticav-
itation plate and the propeller to prevent the
propeller from turning, and then remove the
propeller nut and propeller.
Disassembling the propeller (Shift
Dampener System [SDS] propeller)
1. Remove:
•Damper “1”
A
B
Checking the propeller
1. Check:
• Propeller blade
• Damper rubber spline
Cracked/damage/worn → Replace the
propeller.
Assembling the propeller (Shift
Dampener System [SDS] propeller)
1. Install:
• Damper “1” (into the propeller “2”)
A. Worldwide
B. USA and Canada
Driver rod L3 “2”
90890-06652
Needle bearing attachment “3”
90890-06608
Driver handle (large) “4”
YB-06071
Driveshaft bearing installer “5”
YB-06110
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