PROPELLER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
90-830296005 FEBRUARY 2010
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3. Install the aft washer, the tab washer, and secure with the propeller nut included with the outboard. Tighten the nut to the
specified torque. Bend the tabs on the tab washer onto the nut.
4. Rotate the propeller to verify interference or binding does not exist between the gear housing and the propeller.
NOTE: A small amount of rotation play and forward aft play is normal.
Honda outboard application
a -
Thrust washer (Honda)
b -
Propeller
c -
Aft washer
d -
Tab washer
e -
Nut
Description
Nm
lb‑in.
lb‑ft
Nut
74.6
55
Yamaha outboard application
a -
Thrust washer (Mercury/Yamaha)
b -
Propeller
c -
Aft washer
d -
Tab washer
e -
Nut
Description
Nm
lb‑in.
lb‑ft
Nut
74.6
55
Bravo Three Propeller Installation
IMPORTANT: Mercury Marine Bravo Three propellers are matched sets. Do not operate the drive without a front and rear
propeller of the same pitch.
1. Apply a liberal amount of one of the following lubricants to the inner and outer propeller shafts.
2. Slide the forward thrust hub onto the outer propeller shaft with the tapered end of the hub facing aft.
3. Align the splines of the propeller with the splines on the shaft and slide the propeller into place on the outer shaft.
4. Secure it with the forward propeller nut and tighten to the specified torque.
5. Slide the aft thrust hub onto the inner propeller shaft with the tapered end of the hub facing aft.
6. Align the splines of the propeller with the splines on the shaft and slide the propeller into place on the inner shaft.
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b
c
d
e
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