Mercury MerCruiser 4.3 TKS, User Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
Page 70 90-899883179 OCTOBER 2007
NOTE: Some damaged propellers can be repaired. Contact your authorized Mercury
MerCruiser dealer.
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f
a
b
c
d
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i
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a - Rear propeller nut
b - Rear propeller
c - Rear propeller thrust hub
d - Front propeller nut
e - Front propeller
f - Front propeller thrust hub
g - Propeller shaft anode screw
h - Flat washer
i - Star washer
j - Propeller shaft anode
Bravo Three Propeller Installation
NOTICE
Operating the engine with a loose propeller can damage the propeller, the drive, or drive
components. Always tighten the propeller nut or nuts to specification and check for
tightness periodically and at the required maintenance interval.
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f
a
b
c
d
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g h
i
j
a - Rear propeller nut
b - Rear propeller
c - Rear propeller thrust hub
d - Front propeller nut
e - Front propeller
f - Front propeller thrust hub
g - Propeller shaft anode screw
h - Flat washer
i - Star washer
j - Propeller shaft anode
1. Slide forward thrust hub onto propeller shaft with tapered side toward propeller hub
(toward end of shaft).
2. Apply a liberal coat of one of the following lubricants to the propeller shaft.