Inspecting Gear Case Area; Replacing Propeller; Replacing Gear Oil - TOHATSU TLDI 40 Service Manual

5. Inspecting Gear Case Area

Replacing Propeller

Worn or bent propeller blades will not only affect
performance and can also lead to engine damage.
• Move the shift lever to the neutral position; stop
the engine, then replace the propeller.
• Be sure to wear a thick pair of gloves and
proceed carefully.
Remove the following components.
q Split pin
w Propeller nut
e Washer
r Propeller stopper or adapter
t Propeller or with drive sleeve
y Propeller thrust holder or washer

Replacing Gear Oil

• Place an oil container under the lower unit and
remove the lower oil plug q.
• Remove the upper oil plug w and sufficiently drain
the oil.
• Insert the gear oil container spigot e into the lower
oil plug hole and squeeze the container until oil
overflows from the upper oil plug hole.
Oil: Genuine gear oil or GL5, SAE#80, #90
Capacity: 500ml, 16.9 US fl. oz (approx.)
First tighten the upper oil plug w; then remove the oil
container and reinstall the lower oil plug q.
Replace with new pin
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Propeller
shaft
3-5
w
r
t e
y
Drive sleeve
adapter
Drive sleeve
y
w
q
w
q
q
e