Maintenance
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3.
Remove the propeller and thrust wash-
er.
EMU30670
Installing the Propeller
EMU29241
Spline models
WARNING
EWM00770
On counter rotation models, be sure to
use a propeller intended for counter-
clockwise rotation. These propellers are
identified with the letter “L” after the size
indication on the propeller. Otherwise the
boat could move in the opposite direction
from that expected.
CAUTION:
ECM00340
●
Be sure to install the thrust washer be-
fore installing the propeller, otherwise
the lower case and propeller boss
could be damaged.
●
Be sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise
the propeller could come off during op-
eration and be lost.
1.
Apply Yamaha marine grease or a cor-
rosion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
2.
Install the thrust washer and propeller
on the propeller shaft.
3.
Install the spacer and washer. Tighten
the propeller nut to the specified torque.
4.
Align the propeller nut with the propeller
shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in the
hole and bend the cotter pin ends.
NOTE:
If the propeller nut does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening to the
specified torque, tighten the nut further to
align it with the hole.
EMU29281
Changing gear oil
WARNING
EWM00800
●
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
fastened to the transom or a stable
stand. You could be severely injured if
the outboard motor falls on you.
●
Never get under the lower unit while it
is tilted, even when the tilt support lever
or knob is locked. Severe injury could
occur if the outboard motor accidental-
ly falls.
1.
Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear
oil drain screw is at the lowest point pos-
sible.
2.
Place a suitable container under the
gear case.
3.
Remove the gear oil drain screw.
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
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