MAINTENANCE
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Lubricate Point 8 with Quicksilver Anti-Corrosion Grease or 2-4-C Marine Lubri-
cant with Teflon.
8. Propeller Shaft -- Refer to Propeller Replacement for removal and installation of the
propeller. Coat the entire propeller shaft with lubricant to prevent the propeller hub
from corroding to the shaft.
8
Gear Case Lubrication
Gear Case Lubricant Capacity
Gear Case Ratio
Capacity
2.25:1
8.8 fl. oz. (260.0ml)
Draining Gear Case
When adding or changing gear case lubricant, visually check for the presence of water
in the lubricant. If water is present, it may have settled to the bottom and will drain out prior
to the lubricant, or it may be mixed with the lubricant, giving it a milky colored appearance.
If water is noticed, have the gear case checked by your dealer. Water in the lubricant may
result in premature bearing failure or, in freezing temperatures, will turn to ice and damage
the gear case.
Whenever you remove the fill/drain plug, examine the magnetic end for metal particles.
A small amount of metal filings or fine metal particles indicates normal gear wear. An ex-
cessive amount of metal filings or larger particles (chips) may indicate abnormal gear
wear and should be checked by an authorized dealer.