Bravo Two Propeller Installation; Bravo Three Propeller Removal - Mercury 350 MAG Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance

Bravo Two 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.
IMPORTANT: If reusing tab washer, carefully inspect tabs for cracks or other damage. Replace tab washer if condition is
questionable.
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1. Slide thrust hub into propeller hub with stepped side toward propeller hub.
2. Apply a liberal coat of one of the following lubricants to the propeller shaft.
Tube Ref No.
Special Lubricant 101
34
Anti-Corrosion Grease
94
2-4-C Marine Lubricant
95
with Teflon
3. Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
4. Install spline washer and tab washer.
5. Install and torque the propeller nut.
Description
Propeller nut (minimum)
6. Bend 3 tabs on the tab washer down into the grooves in spline washer. After the first use, bend the 3 tabs straight and retorque
the propeller nut. Bend tabs back down into spline washer. Check propeller at least after 20 hours of operation. Do not operate
with loose propeller.

Bravo Three Propeller Removal

Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed. Before
installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from
starting. Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
1. Place wood block between propeller blades and anti‑ventilation plate to prevent rotation.
2. Remove the bolt and washers securing the propeller shaft anode.
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Description
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NOTICE
Propeller shaft
Thrust hub
Propeller
Propeller nut
Spline washer
Tab washer
Where Used
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
WARNING
Part No.
92-802865Q02
92-802867Q 1
92-802859A 1
Nm lb‑in.
81 –
90-8M0050539 MAY 2011
eng
lb‑ft
60