ATX 22 Type-S, Owner'S Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE | 84
PROPELLER

WARNING
CUT HAZARD
A propeller can be sharp and can cause death or serious injury . Wear a pair
of protective gloves when handling any propeller . Prevent accidental starting
of the engine by:
• Removing key from the ignition .
•
Removing emergency stop switch clip from the switch .
DO NOT reuse the nylon locknut or the cotter pin, or use a damaged propeller . A
damaged propeller can damage your engine and boat .
To remove:
1. Remove the cotter pin from the propeller shaft and discard .
2.
Wedge a piece of 1" x 4" wood between the propeller blade
and the port side of the strut and rudder .
3.
Remove the nylon locknut and discard .
Use a propeller puller to remove the propeller and then remove the key from
the keyway . Make sure the keyway in the propeller and on the shaft are free
of any damage .
See your ATX dealer for service to ensure the prop has been removed properly
and that the shaft seal has not been damaged .
To install:
Look at the keyway on the shaft and in the propeller and make sure the key
slides freely in the propeller keyway and shaft keyway . If the key has burrs,
remove them by filing the flat sides or replace the key .
DO NOT
file the key
beyond its normal shape or size .
1. Rotate the shaft until the keyway is up .
2.
Place the key in the shaft keyway . Rotate the propeller so the keyway
in the propeller is aligned with the keyway on the shaft . The propeller
will only slip on in one direction . Once everything is aligned, push the
propeller solidly onto the shaft and make sure the propeller is seated .
3.
Wedge a piece of 1" x 4" wood between the propeller blade and the
starboard side of the strut and rudder .
4.
Install a new nylon locknut and torque the nut to maximum of 30 ft-lbs (40 .7
N·m) .
5.
Install a new cotter pin and bend the retaining ends of the cotter pin in
opposite directions .
RUDDER
If you experience trouble turning your steering wheel then it could be caused
by the rudder having issues turning . If your rudder port is equipped with a zerk
fitting you are required to use Lubriplate Synxtreme FG-2 grease or an equiva-
lent food grease .
The use of any petroleum based product will pollute the environment and lead
to failure of the part .
DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED GREASE.
SALTWATER BOATING
NOTICE
If you use your boat in salt water or other unusual water conditions, fresh-
water flushing is recommended for your engine and the cooling system .
ATX offers an optional freshwater flush kit . The ATX freshwater flush kit has a relief
valve to prevent excess water pressure to your engine . Excess water pressure can
damage the engine . This is the only system ATX recommends . Running the boat in
fresh water is another good way to flush the engine, but it must be done immediately .