
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Propeller Replacement
Before replacing the propeller,
remove the clip from the emergency
stop switch to prevent any possibility
o f the engine being started while you
are working with the propeller.
The propeller blades may have sharp
edges, so wear heavy gloves to
protect your hands.
Operating the outboard motor at
higher altitudes will reduce available
power. This may require decreasing
the propeller pitch to maintain correct
engine RPM.
Removal
Remove the cotter pin, unscrew the
castle nut, remove the washer, then
remove the propeller and thrust
washer.
Installation
Install the propeller in the reverse
order o f removal.
• Install the thrust washer with the
grooved side toward the gear case.
• Use a genuine Honda stainless
steel cotter pin or equivalent cotter
pin and bend the pin ends as
shown.
(stainless)
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