Propeller Replacement - Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual

Propeller Replacement

Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a
propeller installed. Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral and engage
the lanyard stop switch to prevent the engine from starting.
1. Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement for removing spark plug leads.
2. Remove spark plug leads to prevent engine from starting.
3. Straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut retainer.
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