Description
Nm
lb‑in.
lb‑ft
Water strainer screws (2)
10
88.5
–
Propeller Replacement
PROPELLER REMOVAL
!
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 activate 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. Shift the outboard into neutral position.
2. Insert a block of wood between the propeller blades and the
anti‑ventilation plate, to prevent the propeller from turning during removal
of the propeller nut.
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3. Use a 1‑13/16 in. socket to loosen the propeller nut.
4. Pull the rear propeller straight off the shaft. If it is seized to the shaft and
cannot be removed, have the propeller removed by an authorized dealer.
5. Remove the large propeller nut using a propeller nut tool.
Propeller Nut Tool
8M0171389
71752
Aids in the removal and installation of
the large propeller nut.
6. Pull the front propeller straight off of the shaft. If it is seized to the shaft
and cannot be removed, have the propeller removed by an authorized
dealer.
MAINTENANCE
110
eng