Maintenance
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moving, or installing 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
Check each of the propeller blades for ero-
sion from cavitation or ventilation, or other
damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
Check the splines for wear or damage.
Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller shaft.
Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
age.
EMU30663
Removing propeller
EMU29198
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.
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(3) Remove the propeller, washer (if
equipped), and thrust washer.
EMU30673
Installing propeller
EMU46121
Spline models
ECM00502
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.
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1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
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