Mercury 225 EFI, Service Manual

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RIGHT HAND NON-RATCHETING
90-884294 OCTOBER 2001 Page 6A-71
NOTE: If, while performing Step 8, the driveshaft splines will not align with crankshaft
splines, place a propeller onto propeller shaft. Shift gearcase into FORWARD and turn
propeller counterclockwise as the gear housing is being pushed toward driveshaft hous-
ing.
8. Move gear housing up toward driveshaft housing while aligning shift shaft splines and
water tube with water tube guide (in water pump cover).
9. Place flat washers onto studs (located on either side of driveshaft housing). Start a
nut on these studs and tighten finger-tight.
10. Start bolt at rear of gear housing inside trim tab recess. DO NOT tighten bolt at this
time.
11. Recheck shift shaft spline engagement and correct if necessary.
NOTE: Guide block anchor pin should be in FORWARD when gearcase is in FORWARD.
IMPORTANT: Do not force gear case up into place with attaching nuts.
12. Evenly tighten 2 nuts which were started in Step 9. Torque to 55 lb. ft. (75 Nm).
13. After 2 nuts (located on either side of driveshaft housing) are tightened, check shift
operation as follows:
a. Place guide block anchor pin into forward gear position while turning prop shaft.
Rotate flywheel clockwise (viewed from top); propeller shaft should rotate clock-
wise.
b. Place guide block anchor pin into NEUTRAL position. Propeller shaft should ro-
tate freely clockwise/counterclockwise.
c. Place guide block anchor pin into REVERSE gear position. Rotate flywheel clock-
wise (viewed from top); propeller shaft should rotate counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT: If shifting operation is not as described, preceding, the gear housing
must be removed and the cause corrected.
14. Install remaining washers and nuts onto drive shaft studs. Torque to 55 lb. ft. (75 Nm).
15. Torque bolt (started in Step 10) to 45 lb. ft. (61 Nm).
16. Position trim tab or anodic plate in gear housing. Align grooves of trim tab with ribs
in trim tab pocket. Adjust to position in which it had previously been installed, and while
holding trim tab, torque bolt to 40 lb. ft. (54 Nm)
17. Install plastic cap into trim tab bolt opening at rear edge of driveshaft housing.
Propeller Installation
WARNING
When installing or removing propeller, because of the engine’s ease in starting,
be sure that the remote control is in neutral position and that the key switch is
“OFF.” Place a block of wood between the anti-cavitation plate and propeller to
prevent accidental starting and to protect hands from propeller blades while re-
moving or installing nut.
1. To aid in future removal of the propeller, liberally coat the propeller shaft splines with
one of the following Quicksilver products:
-- Anti-Corrosion Grease
-- Special Lubricant 101
-- 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon
-- Perfect Seal