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2. Check whether the propeller shaft is damaged.
3. Check whether the spline safety pin is worn or damaged.
4. Check whether there is fishing line winding on the propeller shaft.
5. Check whether the oil seal on the propeller shaft is damaged.
Removing propeller:
1. Pull the cotter pin straight and pull it out with a tool.
2. Remove propeller nut, gasket and mounting pad (if any).
3. Remove propeller and thrust washer.
Installing propeller:
1. Apply marine grease or anti-corrosion grease on propeller shaft.
2. Install mounting pad (if any), thrust washer and propeller to propeller
shaft.
3. Install mounting pad (if any) and gasket.
4. Screw on the propeller nut and align it with the hole in the propeller
shaft. Insert a new cotter pin into the hole and bend the end of the cotter
pin.
Note:
Before installing the propeller, make sure to install the thrust washer, so as to
prevent the underwater device shell and propeller from being damaged. Make sure
to use a new cotter pin and bend its end firmly to prevent the propeller from falling
off and losing.
