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GEARCASE
PROPELLER SERVICE
When selecting a propeller, consider the following:
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Use an accurat e t achometer t o determine the
engine’s full-throttle RPM.
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The outboard should be trimmed for top speed.
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Select a prop eller that suits the customer’s
application an d allows the engine to run n ear
the midpoint of th e full-throttle opera ting range
when the boat has a normal load.
•
Occasionally, one propeller will not cover a wide
range of boat application s — water skiing to
high speed performance boating. In such cases,
it might be necessary to have a p ropeller for
each situation.
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Refer to the
Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts
and Accessories Catalog
for propeller style s
and sizes.
•
Right-hand propellers are considered standard
rotation propellers. When propelling a bo at for-
ward, the p ropeller rotates in a right-ha nd
(clockwise) direction as viewed from the rear.
•
Left-hand pr opellers are considered cou nter-
rotation propellers. When propelling a bo at for-
ward, the propeller rotates in a left-hand (coun-
terclockwise) direction as viewed from the rear.
Propeller Hardware Installation
IMPORTANT:
Depending on propeller style, dif-
ferent thrust bushings, sp acers, and cotter pin
keepers are used. See the
Evinrude/Johnson
Genuine Parts and Accessories Catalog
for cor-
rect propeller hardware.
Apply
Triple Guard
grease to the entire pro peller
shaft before installing the propeller.
Install thrust bushing onto prop eller shaft with
taper of bushing matching taper of shaft.
If inst alling a p ropeller with an interchangeable
hub, assemble the propeller following instructions
provided with the propeller.
Align splines of propeller and shaft. Push propeller
until seated on the thrust bushing.
Install the spacer over the propeller shaft splines.
Wedge a block of wood between propeller bla de
and the anti-ventilation plate.
Install the propeller nut and tighten to a torque of:
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With Keeper – 70 to 80 ft. lbs. (95 to 109 N·m)
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Without Ke eper – 120 t o 144 in. lbs. (13.6 to
16.3 N·m)
1. Right-hand rotation (clockwise)
2. Left-hand rotation (counterclockwise)
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WARNING
For dual-outboard installations, always
check to be sure propellers are installed
on the correct engines before aggres-
sively operating the boat.
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WARNING
To prevent accidental starting while servic-
ing, twist and remove all spark plug leads.
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