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stalling the propeller. Otherwise, the
lower case and propeller boss could
be damaged.
[ECM01882]
3.
Install the spacer, washer, and propeller
nut. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.
TIP:
Make sure to align the protrusions on the
spacer with the cutout areas of the propeller.
4.
Align the propeller nut slot with the pro-
peller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin
in the hole and bend the cotter pin ends.
NOTICE:
Do not reuse the cotter pin.
Otherwise, the propeller can come off
during operation.
[ECM01892]
TIP:
If the propeller nut slot does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening the pro-
peller nut to the specified torque, tighten the
nut further to align the slot with the hole.
EMU47100
Changing gear oil
WARNING
EWM00801
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
fastened to the transom or a stable
stand. You could be severely injured if
the outboard motor falls on you.
Never get under the lower unit while it is
tilted, even when the tilt support lever or
knob is locked. Severe injury could oc-
cur if the outboard motor accidentally
falls.
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
4 3
2
1
5
6
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4 3
2
1
5
6
Propeller nut tightening torque:
54 N·m (5.51 kgf·m, 39.8 lb·ft)
1. Cotter pin
1
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