Bravo Three Propeller Installation - MerCruiser Axius 350 MAG User Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance

Bravo Three Propeller Installation

Operating the engine with a loose propeller can damage the propeller, the drive, or drive
components. Always tighten the propeller nut or nuts to specification and check for
tightness periodically and at the required maintenance interval.
1. Slide forward thrust hub onto propeller shaft with tapered side toward propeller hub
(toward end of shaft).
2. Apply a liberal coat of one of the following lubricants to the propeller shaft.
Tube Ref No.
3. Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
4. Install and torque the propeller nut. Check propeller at least every 20 hours of operation
and retorque as needed.
Description
Forward propeller nut
5. Slide aft thrust hub onto propeller shaft, with tapered side toward propeller hub (toward
end of shaft).
6. Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
7. Install and torque the propeller nut. Check propeller at least every 20 hours of operation
and retorque as needed.
Description
Aft propeller nut
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b
c
a
i
j
g h
a - Rear propeller nut
b - Rear propeller
c - Rear propeller thrust hub
d - Front propeller nut
e - Front propeller
Description
Special Lubricant 101
34
Anti-Corrosion Grease
94
2-4-C Marine Lubricant with
95
Teflon
NOTICE
e
f
d
f -
g -
h -
i -
j -
5304
Front propeller thrust hub
Propeller shaft anode screw
Flat washer
Star washer
Propeller shaft anode
Where Used
Propeller shaft 92-802865Q02
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
Nm lb‑in.
136 –
Nm lb‑in.
81 –
90-899883234 JANUARY 2008
Part No.
92-802867Q 1
92-802859A 1
lb‑ft
100
lb‑ft
60