Mercury Optimax 115 Service Manual page 393

Propeller Shaft
REASSEMBLY/INSTALLATION
1. Insert clutch actuator rod assembly into end of propeller shaft. Align cross pin slot in
actuator rod with cross pin slot in propeller shaft.
2. On PRODUCTION MODEL GEAR CASES, position sliding clutch onto propeller shaft
with GROOVED RINGS (ON SLIDING CLUTCH) TOWARD PROPELLER END OF
PROPELLER SHAFT. Cross pin hole and detent holes (in sliding clutch) must line up
with cross pin slot and detent notches on propeller shaft.
a
a -
b -
c -
d -
e -
g -
h -
3. Insert cross pin thru sliding clutch, propeller shaft and actuator rod, forcing cross pin
tool out.
4. Apply a small amount of 2-4-C w/Teflon Marine Lubricant on detent pin. Position a det-
ent pin in detent pin hole of sliding clutch with rounded end of pin toward propeller
shaft.
a -
b -
c -
d -
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Cam Follower
Propeller Shaft
Sliding Clutch
Grooved Rings
Cross Pin Hole
f - Detent Hole (Behind Finger and Thumb)
Detent Notch (One on Each Side)
Cross Pin Slot
a
Cross Pin
Detent Pin
Cross Pin
Sliding Clutch
d
e
f
b
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h
g
c
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c
d
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