Removing Propeller; Installing Propeller - Yamaha VF115 Owner's Manual

Checkpoints
 Check each of the propeller blades for ero-
sion from cavitation or ventilation, and oth-
er damage.
 Check the propeller shaft for damage.
 Check the splines for wear and damage.
 Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller 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. Thrust washer
3.
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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.
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3.
Maintenance
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Remove the propeller,
equipped), and thrust washer.
Apply Yamalube Marine Grease or a cor-
rosion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
Install the thrust washer and propeller on
the propeller shaft. NOTICE: Make sure
to install the thrust washer before in-
stalling the propeller. Otherwise, the
lower case and propeller boss could
be damaged.
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Install the spacer, washer, and propeller
nut. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.
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