Maintenance
99
Checkpoints
Check each of the propeller blades for ero-
sion from cavitation or ventilation, or other
damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
Check the splines for wear or damage.
Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller shaft.
Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
age.
EMU30663
Removing propeller
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Spline models
1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped).
WARNING! Do
not use your hand to hold the propel-
ler when loosening the propeller nut.
[EWM01891]
3. Remove the propeller, washer (if
equipped), and thrust washer.
EMU30673
Installing propeller
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Spline models
WARNING
EWM00771
On counter rotation models, be sure to
use a propeller intended for counter-
clockwise rotation. These propellers are
identified with the letter “L” after the size
indication on the propeller. Otherwise the
boat could move in the opposite direction
from that expected.
NOTICE
ECM00502
Make sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise,
the propeller could come off during oper-
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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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