Propeller
For best performance and fuel economy, maximum
engine revolutions must correspond to the maximum
propeller revolution range; refer to
Engines
. If maxi-
mum engine revolutions exceed the propeller revolu-
tion range, the propeller must be replaced. Ask your
Volvo Penta dealer for advice if you wish to switch to
a propeller with a different pitch and diameter.
In twin installations one propeller must have right rota-
tion and the other left rotation. Both must have the
same pitch and diameter.
Damaged propellers must be replaced as soon as pos-
sible. If a boat must be driven with a damaged propel-
ler, do so with extreme caution and only at reduced
rpm.
WARNING!
Make sure the engine can not start during work on pro-
peller(s); remove ignition key(s) and shift drive into for-
ward or reverse.
SX propeller
WARNING!
Make sure the engine can not start during work on pro-
peller(s); remove ignition key(s) and shift drive into for-
ward or reverse.
Removing the propeller
Lock the propeller shaft
1 Remove the five bolts and remove the cover (
1
)
from the sterndrive.
2 Remove the cotter pin (
2
) from the shift cube (
3
) to
which the gear shift cable (
4
) is fastened. Remove
the shift cube and washer (
5
) from the lever (
6
)
without turning the cube.
3 Put the sterndrive into gear by hand by pulling the
lever to either the forward position (
F
) or reverse
position (
R
).
Alternatively, the propeller can be locked by putting the
transmission in neutral and placing a block of wood
between the cavitation plate and one of the propeller
blades.
3
6
4
5
2
1
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