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PROPELLER SELECTION
AND INSTALLATION
IDENTIFICATION OF LOWER UNIT ROTA-
TION AND PROPELLER TYPE SELECTION
The lower unit rotation of this product can be
chosen between regular rotation and counter
rotation.
When shift into forward gear, the propeller shaft
of regular rotation lower unit rotates clockwise,
while the counter rotation lower unit rotates
counterclockwise as viewed from behind.
Before installing the propeller, confirm the lower
unit rotation type
.
It is necessary to match the installed propeller
type to the lower unit type
.
Install a right hand rotation propeller with
regular rotation lower unit, or left hand rota-
tion propeller with counter rotation lower
unit.
Please contact your authorized Suzuki Marine
Dealer for more detail.
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WARNING
If a right hand rotation propeller is installed on
a counter rotation lower unit, or a left hand
rotation propeller on a regular rotation lower
unit, the boat could go in the opposite direc-
tion expected, which could lead to an acci-
dent.
Do not use a right hand rotation propeller with
a counter rotation lower unit or a left hand
rotation propeller with a regular rotation lower
unit.
To identify the lower unit rotation type:
1. Remove the motor cover.
2. Confirm the rotation select connector
located near the starter motor as shown in
figure.
3. In regular rotation lower unit and counter
rotation lower unit, rotation select connector
differ from the other as follow:
• For Regular rotation lower unit:
A blue rotation select connector
2
will be
found and there is a label “REGULAR”
1
on the connector.
• For Counter rotation lower unit:
A white rotation select connector
4
will be
found and there is a label “COUNTER”
3
on the connector.
4. The propeller type suitable for the lower unit
type should be selected and installed.
Regular rotation lower unit
Regular rotation lower unit
Counter rotation lower unit
