Maintanance
Installing the Propeller
Spline models
WARNING
• Be sure to install the thrust holder before installing the propeller, otherwise the lower case and
propeller boss could be damaged.
• Be sure to use a new cotter pin and bend the ends over securely. Otherwise the propeller could
come off during operation and be lost.
1. Apply corrosion resistant grease to the propeller shaft.
2. Install the thrust holder, and propeller on the propeller shaft.
3. Install the washer. Tighten the propeller nut until there is no forward-and-backward movement.
4. Align the propeller nut with the propeller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in the hole and
bend the cotter pin ends.
If the propeller nut does not align with the propeller shaft hole after tightening it, loosen the nut
until it aligns with the hole.
Changing gear oil
NOTE:
• Be sure the outboard motor is securely fastened to the transom or a stable stand. You could be
severely injured if the outboard motor falls on you.
• Never get under the lower unit while it is tilted, even when the tilt support lever or knob is
locked. Severe injury could occur i1’ the outboard motor accidentally falls.
1. Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oil drain screw is at the lowest point possible.
2. Place a suitable container under the gear case.
3. Remove the gear oil drain screw.
1.Gear oil drain screw
2.Oil level plug
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