Maintenance
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EMU32111
Checking propeller
WARNING
EWM01880
You could be seriously injured if the en-
gine accidentally starts when you are
near the propeller.
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Before inspecting, removing, or install-
ing the propeller, place the shift control
in neutral, turn the main switch to “
”
(off) and remove the key, and remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch.
Turn off the battery cut-off switch if
your boat has one.
Do not use your hand to hold the propeller
when loosening or tightening the propeller
nut. Put a wood block between the anti-cavi-
tation plate and the propeller to prevent the
propeller from turning.
Checkpoints
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Check each of the propeller blades for
wear, erosion from cavitation or ventila-
tion, or other damage.
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Check the propeller shaft for damage.
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Check the splines for wear or damage.
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Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller shaft.
●
Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
age.
EMU30661
Removing propeller
EMU29197
Spline models
1.
Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2.
Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped).
WARNING! Do
not use your hand to hold the propel-
ler when loosening the propeller nut.
[EWM01890]
3.
Remove the propeller, washer (if
equipped), and thrust washer.
ZMU01897
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
