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EMU01432¯
CHECKING PROPELLER
WARNING
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Do not use your hand to hold the propel-
ler when loosening or tightening the pro-
peller nut. Put a wood block between the
cavitation plate and the propeller to pre-
vent the propeller from turning.
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EMU00390
Propeller Checking Point
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Check each of the propeller blades for
wear, erosion from cavitation or ventila-
tion, or other damage.
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Check the splines for wear and damage.
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Check for fish line winding around the
propeller shaft.
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Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
age.
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