Battery Connections
CONNECTING OUTBOARD BATTERY CABLES
First, connect the red battery cable to the (+) positive battery terminal and then
connect the black battery cable to the (–) negative battery terminal.
DISCONNECTING OUTBOARD BATTERY CABLES
First, disconnect the black battery cable from the (–) negative terminal and then
disconnect the red battery cable from the (+) positive terminal.
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Propeller Installation
!
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. To aid in future removal of the propeller, liberally coat the propeller shaft
splines with one of the following Mercury/Quicksilver products:
Tube Ref
No.
Description
Where Used
Part No.
Extreme Grease
Propeller shaft splines
8M0071842
95
2-4-C with PTFE
Propeller shaft splines
92-802859A 1
2. Install the front thrust washer, propeller, rear thrust hub, and propeller nut
onto the shaft.
INSTALLATION
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