
Section 5 - Maintenance
90-8M0057081
eng
MARCH 2011
Page 101
Tighten the gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts to specification.
a -
Transom assembly
b -
Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts
Description
Nm
lb–in.
lb–ft
Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts for 3/8 in. U‑bolt
74
–
55
Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts for 7/16 in. U‑bolt
95
–
70
Engine Mounts
Loosen the rear engine mount bolts 1 to 1‑1/2 turns. Retorque the rear engine mount bolts.
a -
Rear engine mount
b -
Transom plate mount
c -
Rear engine mount bolt
Description
Nm
lb. in.
lb. ft.
Rear engine mounts
47
35
Propellers
Alpha Propeller Removal
!
WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed. Before
installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from
starting. Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
1. Place wood block between propeller blade and anti‑ventilation plate to prevent rotation. Straighten bent tabs on tab washer.
2. Turn propeller shaft nut counterclockwise to remove nut.
19624
a
b
19622
a
b
c