Evinrude FHL115, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance -
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PROPELLER
IMPORTANT: Apply
Triple-Guard
grease to the en-
tire propeller shaft before installing the propeller. At
least annually, remove the propeller and check for
debris. Clean the shaft and regrease it before rein-
stalling a propeller.
Installation
Slide thrust washer onto shaft with shoulder facing
aft.
Slide propeller onto shaft, engaging the splines and
seating it on the thrust bushing.
Slide spacer onto the shaft and engage the propel-
ler shaft splines.
Wedge a block of wood between the propeller
blade and the anti-ventilation plate.
115 FPL, FSL models
Install Propeller nut and tighten to a torque of 120
in. lbs. (14 N·m).
Continue to tighten propeller nut until nut slots and
cotter pin hole are aligned. Install new cotter pin
and bend ends to secure.
115 FPL, FSL models
1. Thrust washer
2. Spacer
3. Propeller nut
4. Cotter pin
All other models
Install propeller nut and tighten to a torque of 70-80
ft. lbs. (95-108 N·m).
Install keeper on propeller nut, align keeper slots
and cotter pin hole.
Install new cotter pin and bend ends to secure.
All other models
1. Thrust Washer
2. Spacer
3. Propeller nut
4. Cotter pin
5. Keeper
Remove block of wood. Make sure engine is in
NEUTRAL; give propeller a spin. It must turn freely.
Repair
If your propeller hits a solid object, the impact is par-
tially absorbed by the rubber bushing in the hub to
help prevent damage to the engine. A strong impact
can damage the hub and propeller blades. Damage
to blades can cause unusual and excessive vibra-
tion. Damage to the hub can cause excessive en-
gine RPM with little forward movement.
IMPORTANT: Avoid or limit operation using a dam-
aged propeller. Carry a spare propeller.
Keep your propeller in good condition. Use a file to
smooth slight damage to blade edges. See your
Dealer for repair of serious damage.
WARNING
When servicing the propeller, always shift
the outboard to NEUTRAL position, turn the
key switch OFF and disconnect battery pos-
itive (+) cable so the engine cannot be
started accidentally.