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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
10
Replacing the propeller
A worn-out or bent propeller will lower
the motor's performance, and cause
engine trouble.
Before removing the propeller, remove
the spark plug caps from the spark
plugs to protect against personal
injury.
①
Pull out the split pin and remove
the propeller nut and washer.
②
Remove the propeller by pulling
toward you.
③
Apply genuine grease to the
propeller shaft before mounting
the new propeller.
④
Fit the washer, securely tighten the
nut and insert the split pin.
■
Washing (continued)
(for 75
・
90 and 115 model)
◎
Stand the engine upright. (Don't
put the engine in the tilt-up
condition.)
◎
Remove the flushing connector
cap located in the left side of the
bottom cowl.
◎
Install the flushing attachment
( h o s e j o i n t ) s u p p l i e d a s a n
a c c e s s o r y t o t h e f l u s h i n g
connector and then connect
a rubber hose to the flushing
attachment. Connect the other
end of the rubber hose to a faucet
(water tap) and turn on the faucet
to wash the engine.
*
It is not required to run the engine
during this washing.
!
WARNING
Do not start engine without removing
propeller, or accidentally turning
propeller could cause personal injury.
Keep engine at idle speed during flushing.
!
CAUTION
Flushing connector cap
Hose
Flushing
attachment
(Hose joint)
!
WARNING
Do not begin propeller removal and
installation procedure with spark
plug caps attached, shift in forward
or reverse, main switch at other than
"OFF", engine stop cord attached to
the switch, and starter key attached, or
engine could accidentally start leading
to serious personal injury. Disconnect
battery cable if possible.
Nut
Washer
Stopper
Drive
sleeve
adapter
Propeller
Propeller shaft
Drive sleeve
Thrust washer
Drive sleeve type
Propeller
thrust
holder
Split
pin
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