Shear Pin Change - Honda BF2.3D User Manual

MAINTENANCE

Shear Pin Change

COTTER PIN
SHEAR PIN
A shear pin is used to protect the
propeller and drive mechanism from
damage when the propeller strikes an
obstruction.
• When replacing, remove the
emergency stop switch clip to
prevent an accidental startup of
the engine.
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SPARE SHEAR PIN AND
COTTER PIN
PROPELLER
• The propeller is thin and sharp.
To protect your hands, wear the
heavy gloves during replacement.
1. Remove the cotter pin and the
propeller.
2. Remove the broken shear pin and
replace it with a new one.
3. Install the propeller.
COTTER PIN
4. Install a new cotter pin, and spread
the ends of it as shown.
• Use a genuine Honda cotter pin and
bend the pin ends as shown.