Propeller And Shear Pin Replacement - Honda Outboard Motor BF5A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Propeller and Shear Pin
Replacement
A shear pin is used to protect the
propeller and drive mechanism from
damage when the propeller strikes an
obstruction.
Before replacing the propeller or the
shear pin, remove the clip from the
engine stop switch to prevent any
possibility of the engine being started
while you are working with the
propeller.
The propeller blades may have sharp
edges, so wear heavy gloves to
protect your hands.
Operating the outboard motor at
higher altitudes will reduce available
power. This may require decreasing
the propeller pitch to maintain correct
engine RPM.
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Removal
PROPELLER CAP
COTTER PIN
SHEAR PIN
1. Remove the cotter pin, the
propeller cap, and the propeller.
2. Remove the broken shear pin and
replace it with a new one.