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Never continuously run with a damaged propeller. Running with a damaged propeller can result in drive unit
and engine damage.
Propeller replacement — SX
Removing the propeller
1.
Ignition switch must be
OFF.
2.
Make sure the remote control is in
NEUTRAL.
3.
Remove the cotter pin and keeper.
4.
Shift the remote control into
FORWARD to lock the
propeller shaft.
5.
Remove the propeller nut using a 1-1/16 wrench.
6.
Remove the thrust washer, propeller, and thrust bushing.
7.
Wipe the propeller shaft clean. Inspect for fishing line;
remove if present.
Installing the propeller
Failure to install all components could result in loss of the propeller and damage to the drive unit the next
time the boat is operated.
1.
Ignition switch must be
OFF.
2.
Make sure the remote control is in
NEUTRAL.
3.
Coat the full length of the propeller shaft with Volvo Penta propeller shaft grease. (Removal of the propeller will be
difficult if this is not done.)
4.
Place the thrust bushing on the propeller shaft with the inner taper toward the gearcase to match the taper on the
propeller shaft.
5.
Install the propeller onto the propeller shaft, aligning splines, and push the propeller onto the thrust bushing until
the splines are exposed.
6.
Install the thrust washer on propeller shaft splines.
7.
Shift the remote control into REVERSE gear to lock the propeller shaft.
8.
Install and tighten the propeller nut until it is seated against the thrust washer.
9.
Loosen the nut, then turn it back against the thrust washer until finger tight. Tighten the nut an additional 1/3 to 1/2
turn.
10. Index the keeper on the propeller nut until it is aligned with the cotter pin hole.
11. Install the cotter pin and bend the ends to secure (use a new cotter pin if necessary).
12. Shift the remote control into
NEUTRAL. The propeller should turn freely.
Before your next outing, use a torque wrench to tighten the propeller to 70 – 80 ft. lb. (96 – 108 N
•
m). The thrust
washer, nut, keeper, and cotter pin must be installed as shown.
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