Honda Outboard Motor BF2A Owner's Manual page 35

8. Shear Pin Change
A shear pin is used to protect the propeller and drive mechanism from
damage when the propeller strikes an obstruction.
1. Remove the cotter pin and the propeller.
2. Remove the broken shear pin and replace it with a new one.
3. Install the propeller.
4. Install a
new
cotter pin, and spread the ends as shown in the
illustration.
CAUTION: When replacing the shear pin, be careful not to drop the pro-
peller into the water.
Precautions concerning the propeller
The propeller rotates at high speed when the boat is moving. Before set-
ting off, therefore, check the propeller blades for damage or deformation,
and if there are any abnormalities replace the propeller. Carry a spare pro-
peller in case of an unforeseen accident on the water.
If a spare propeller is not available and an accident does occur, return to
shore carefully while running the engine at low speed.
SHEAR PIN 1
SPARE SHEAR PINS
AND COTTER PINS
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