Mercury 92-858058K01, Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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FEBRUARY 2011 Page 117
4. Using the propeller nut tool, turn the front propeller nut counter‑clockwise and remove the nut.
a - Block of wood
b - Trim tab
c - Propeller nut tool
Propeller Nut Tool 91‑805457T 1
10677
Aids in the removal and installation of the front propeller nut.
5. Slide the front propeller and the front thrust hub off the propeller shaft.
a - Front thrust hub
b - Front propeller
c - Front propeller nut
Propeller Repair
Some damaged propellers can be repaired. Contact your Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Authorized Repair Facility.
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, remove the key from the key switch, place the drive in neutral, and engage the E‑stop switch
to prevent the engine from starting.
1. Liberally coat the propeller shaft spline with one of the following Quicksilver lubricants.
NOTE: Anti‑corrosion grease is for saltwater applications only.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
34
Special Lubricant 101 Propeller shaft splines 92-802865Q02
95
2-4-C Marine Lubricant
with Teflon
Propeller shaft splines 92-802859A 1
b
a
c
24035
28265
a
b c