Mercury Racing 1350 STERNDRIVE, Operation, Maintenance & Warranty, Page: 55 / 73

6 - M
AINTENANCE
50 90-8M0114811 JANUARY 2016
R
EMOVAL
1. Place a wood block between the propeller blade and the
anti‑ventilation plate to prevent rotation.
a - Wood block
b - Propeller nut
2. Remove the nuts and washer.
I
NSTALLATION
1. Apply a liberal coat of grease to propeller shaft.
2. Ensure that the plastic bushing and retaining ring are installed
in the propeller.
3. Align splines and install propeller, washer and propeller nuts.
a
b
7448
a - Nylon insert nut
b - Thin nut
c - Washer
d - Bushing
e - Retaining ring
Tube
Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
Extreme
Grease
Propshaft 8M0071842
4. Place wood block between the propeller blade and
anti‑ventilation plate to prevent rotation and tighten the
propeller nuts. After first use, re‑tighten the propeller nuts.
Check the propeller at least every 20 hours of operation.
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Propeller nuts 136 – 100
a
b
c
d
e
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