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3.5 Propeller assembly
GB
NOTE: Illustrations based on 140TT saddle.
‣ To suit the wiring configuration supplied fit the
thruster propeller on the port side.
‣ Place gasket on hub and locate through centre
hole. Sealant can be applied to gasket and flange
to aid sealing.
NOTE: To achieve the correct position of the propeller
in the tunnel the gasket must be inplace.
‣ Check the hub gasket is in place.
‣ Fig 3.5.1 - Assemble propeller as shown: nyloc nut
onto propeller shaft.
Note: Tighten each bolt alternately a number of
times to full torque.
NOTE: Poor exterior tunnel surface could cause
leakage and noise. Apply sealant to this area as
required (Fig. 3.4.2).
‣ Apply zinc chromate paste or marine grease to
location bore and assemble saddle onto hub
(SikaFlex® or similar maybe used to seal saddle in
place). Apply Blue Loctite® 243 to bolts and hand
tighten along with supplied washers (Fig. 3.4.2).
NOTE: Tighten to full torque within 10 minutes.
3.4 Installing hub unit and saddle
⚠ Check the propeller has been assembled in the
correct order.
Fig 3.5.2 - Tighten hub/saddle bolts to
‣ 5 Nm (3.7 lbs.ft) for 110
‣ 9 Nm (6.6 lbs.ft) for 140
Check that propeller is centred and free turning
(within 10 minutes of applying Blue Loctite® 243).
‣ Antifoul propeller if desired.
DO NOT allow propeller to touch tunnel.
110TT
140TT
Fig 3.4.1
Fig 3.4.2
Fig 3.5.2
Fig 3.5.1
Fig 3.5.3
