Maintenance
81
Checkpoints
Check each of the propeller blades for ero-
sion from cavitation or ventilation, and oth-
er damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
Check the splines for wear and damage.
Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller shaft.
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Removing propeller
1.
Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2.
Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer.
WARNING! Do not use your
hand to hold the propeller when loos-
ening the propeller nut.
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3.
Remove the propeller, spacer (if
equipped), and thrust washer.
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Installing propeller
WARNING
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On counter rotation models, be sure to
use a propeller intended for counterclock-
wise rotation. These propellers are identi-
fied with the letter “L” after the size
indication on the propeller. Otherwise the
boat could move in the opposite direction
from that expected.
NOTICE
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Make sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise,
the propeller could come off during oper-
ation and be lost.
1.
Apply Yamalube Marine Grease to the
propeller shaft.
2.
Install the thrust washer and propeller on
the propeller shaft.
NOTICE:
Make sure
to install the thrust washer before in-
1. Propeller shaft
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1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
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2
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