Mercury 565 Manual page 76

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.
Installation
1. Apply the following lubricant to the entire exposed surface of the propeller
shaft:
Tube Ref
Description
No.
Extreme Grease
2. Install the Bravo XR replaceable hub propeller components in the order
shown:
a
a - Propeller shaft
b - Prop hub assembly
c - Propeller assembly
d - Washer
e - Belleville washer
f - Washer
g - Locknut
3. After first use: Retighten propeller nut.
Description
Propeller nut
MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
Where Used
Exposed area of propeller shaft
c
b
64
e
f
d
8020
Nm lb‑in.
75 –
Part No.
8M0071842
g
lb‑ft
55
eng