Engine Mounts; Propellers; Alpha Propeller Removal - Mercury Sterndrive QSD 2.0 Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance
Tighten the gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts to specification.
a
Description
Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts for 3/8 in. U‑bolt
Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts for 7/16 in. U‑bolt

Engine Mounts

Loosen the rear engine mount bolts 1 to 1‑1/2 turns. Retorque the rear engine mount bolts.
Description
Rear engine mounts

Propellers

Alpha 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 blade and anti‑ventilation plate to prevent rotation. Straighten bent tabs on tab
washer.
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b
a
a - Transom assembly
b - Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts
19624
a - Rear engine mount
b - Transom plate mount
c - Rear engine mount bolt
c
b
19622
WARNING
!
Nm lb–in.
74 –
95 –
Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
47
90-8M0069751 APRIL 2012
eng
lb–ft
55
70
35