Maintenance
65
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.
EMU30662
Removing propeller
EMU29197
Spline models
1.
Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out us-
ing a pair of pliers.
2.
Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped).
WARNING! Do not
use your hand to hold the propeller
when loosening the propeller nut.
[EWM01890]
3.
Remove the propeller, washer (if
equipped), and thrust washer.
EMU30672
Installing propeller
EMU29244
Spline models
WARNING
EWM00770
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
ECM00501
Make sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise,
the propeller could come off during opera-
tion and be lost.
1.
Apply Yamaha marine grease or a corro-
sion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
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