
XF
Rev: 4, 2010-02-01
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5.7.1.
Propeller installation
Symmetrical 3 (or 4) blade kaplan propellers. Glass fibre
reinforced acetal (POM).
XF30VR, 60VR and XF90VR:
Install the driver pin (1) into the hole in the propeller
shaft ( 2).
Fit the propeller (3) with the 2 screws ( 4).
Make sure that the screws (4) enter the groove in the
propeller shaft (2) and that the driver pin is located
properly into the groove (8) in the propeller.
Lock the propeller into position with the screw ( 6),
washer ( 5) and cotter pin ( 7)
.
Bolt torque, M6: ab. 8 Nm and M8: ab. 20 Nm.
NB:
The propeller marked LH should be put on port side and the one
marked RH on starboard side.
XF130VR:
Install the driver pin (1) into the hole in the propeller
shaft (2).
Fit the propeller (3) making sure the drive pin is located
properly in the groove on the propeller (5).
Fasten the propeller (3) with the locking nut (4).
(Locking nut torque, M6: ab. 8 Nm and M8: ab.20Nm.)
Fastening the propeller
Use a piece of wood to prevent the propeller rotating while fastening the lock
nut.
Apply bottom coating
All wet parts in the tunnel must be covered with bottom coating.
Ensure that the installation has no leaks when the boat is set afloat.
Paint the gear housing with primer and antifouling paint.
NB:
Do not paint the zinc anode or its contact area.