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Lower unit
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Do not hold the propeller with your
hands when loosening or tightening it.
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Be sure to disconnect the battery cables
from the battery and the lock plate from
the engine stop lanyard switch.
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Put a block of wood between the anti-
cavitation plate and propeller to prevent
the propeller from turning.
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When removing the lower unit without
removing the power unit, be sure to sus-
pend the outboard motor. Otherwise, the
outboard motor could suddenly fall and
result in injury.
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Be sure to tilt the outboard motor fully
and support it with the tilt stop lever. It
can not be tilted up partially. Otherwise
the outboard motor could fall back down
suddenly. (EHD, ED)
Removing the lower unit
1. Remove the lock plate from the engine
stop lanyard switch.
2. Place a drain pan under the drain hole.
3. Remove the drain screw
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, and then
remove the check screw
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to drain the
gear oil.
4. Fully tilt the outboard motor down.
5. Set the gear shift to “N” position.
6. Remove the cotter pin.
7. Place a block of wood between the anti-
cavitation plate, propeller, and then
remove the propeller nut and propeller.
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