Removing Propeller; Installing Propeller - Yamaha VF200 Owner's Manual

Checkpoints
Check each of the propeller blades for ero-
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sion from cavitation or ventilation, and oth-
er damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
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Check the splines for wear and damage.
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Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
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peller shaft.
1. Propeller shaft
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Removing propeller

1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer. WARNING! Do not use your
hand to hold the propeller when loos-
ening the propeller nut.
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1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Spacer
7. Thrust washer
3. Remove the
equipped), and thrust washer.
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Installing propeller

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NOTICE
Make sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise,
the propeller could come off during oper-
ation and be lost.
1. Apply Yamalube Marine Grease to the
propeller shaft.
2. Install the thrust washer, spacer (if
equipped), and propeller on the propel-
ler shaft. NOTICE: Make sure to install
the thrust washer before installing
the propeller. Otherwise, the lower
case and propeller boss could be
damaged.
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3. Install the spacer, washer, and propeller
nut. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.
Maintenance
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propeller, spacer (if
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