Propeller Care; Propeller Replacement - Sx-A; Removing The Sx-A Propeller; Installing The Sx-A Propeller - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Propeller Care

A damaged or unbalanced propeller will cause excessive vibration and a loss of boat speed. Under these
conditions, stop the engine and check the propeller for damage. If the propeller appears damaged, have it checked
by your Volvo Penta dealer. Always carry a spare propeller and replace the damaged propeller as soon as possible.
A rubber hub in the propeller is the shock absorber that minimizes damage to drive units and engines. If the rubber
hub should begin to slip, it can be easily replaced at an authorized Volvo Penta dealer or propeller service station.
WARNING! Protect your hands from the sharp edges of the propeller blades. Wear gloves whenever
you remove or replace a propeller. Do not attempt to hold propellers by hand when you remove or in-
stall propellers and propeller nuts. Serious injury could result.
NOTICE! Never continuously run with a damaged propeller. Running with a damaged propeller can result in drive
unit and engine damage.
Propeller Replacement — SX-A

Removing the SX-A Propeller

1. Ignition switch must be OFF.
2. Make sure the remote control is in NEUTRAL.
3. Remove the cotter pin (3) and keeper (4).
4. Shift the remote control into FORWARD to lock
the propeller shaft.
5. Remove the propeller nut (5) using a 1-1/16
wrench.
6. Remove the thrust washer (2), propeller (1), and
thrust bushing (6).
7. Wipe the propeller shaft (7) clean. Inspect for
fishing line; remove if present.
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Installing the SX-A Propeller

NOTICE! Failure to install all components could result
in loss of propeller and damage to drive unit
next time the boat is operated.
1. Ignition switch must be OFF.
2. Make sure the remote control is in NEUTRAL.
3. Coat the full length of the propeller shaft and the
inside of the propeller hub with Volvo Penta pro-
peller shaft grease P/N 828250; removal of the
propeller will be difficult if this is not done.
4. Place the thrust bushing on the propeller shaft
with the inner taper toward the gearcase to match
the taper on the propeller shaft.
5. Install the propeller onto the propeller shaft, align-
ing splines, and push the propeller onto the thrust
bushing until the splines are exposed.
6. Install thrust washer on propeller shaft splines.
7. Shift the remote control into REVERSE gear to
lock the propeller shaft.
8. Install and tighten the propeller nut until it is
seated against the thrust washer.
9. Loosen the nut, then turn it back against the
thrust washer until finger tight. Tighten the nut an
additional 1/3 to 1/2 turn.
10. Index the keeper on the propeller nut until it is
aligned with the cotter pin hole.
11. Install the cotter pin and bend the ends to secure;
use a new cotter pin if necessary.
12. Shift the remote control into NEUTRAL. The pro-
peller should turn freely.
Before your next outing, use a torque wrench to tight-
en the propeller to 70 – 80 ft. lb. (96 – 108 Nm). The
thrust washer, nut, keeper, and cotter pin must be in-
stalled as shown.
VPA 7748131 English 09-2007