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Purging Air From the Engine Oil Tank
IMPORTANT: DTS helm configuration must be completed before performing the
following procedure.
1. Loosen the fill cap on the engine oil tank.
2. Start the engine.
3. Operate the engine until all the air has vented out and oil starts to flow out of the tank.
4. Re-tighten fill cap.
Propeller Installation
!
WARNING
If the propeller shaft is rotated while the engine is in gear, there is the possibility that
the engine will crank over and start. To prevent this type of accidental engine starting
and possible serious injury caused from being struck by a rotating propeller, always
shift outboard to neutral position and remove spark plug leads when you are servicing
the propeller.
1. Flo-Torq I Drive Hub Propellers - Install forward thrust hub, propeller, continuity
washer, rear thrust hub, propeller nut retainer, and propeller nut onto the shaft.
ob00382
a
b
c
d
e
f
a -
Propeller nut
b -
Propeller nut retainer
c -
Rear thrust hub
d -
Continuity washer
e -
Propeller
f -
Forward thrust hub
2. Flo-Torq II Drive Hub Propellers - Install forward thrust hub, replaceable drive sleeve,
propeller, thrust hub, propeller nut retainer and propeller nut onto the shaft.
b
c
a
d
f
e
ob00421
a -
Propeller nut
b -
Propeller nut retainer
c -
Rear thrust hub
d -
Propeller
e -
Replaceable drive sleeve
f -
Forward thrust hub
3. Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller and torque to specifications.
Description
Nm
lb. in.
lb. ft.
Propeller nut
75
55