Mercury 25 2-Stroke, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
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Tube Ref
No.
Description Where Used Part No.
95
2-4-C with Teflon Propeller shaft 92-802859A 1
27344
IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and
seizing to the propeller shaft (especially in saltwater), always apply
a coat of the recommended lubricant to the entire propeller shaft
at the recommended maintenance intervals, and also each time
the propeller is removed.
INSTALLING PROPELLER
1. Install the propeller thrust holder, propeller, washer, nut, and
cotter pin onto the propeller shaft.
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a c
d
e
b
a - cotter pin
b - Nut
c - Washer
d - Propeller
e - Propeller thrust holder
2. Place the propeller nut retainer over the pins. Place a block of
wood between the gearcase and propeller and tighten the
propeller nut to the specified torque.