Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement - Mercury 135 OptiMax Manual

8. Flo-Torq II Drive Hub Propellers - Install forward thrust hub, replaceable drive sleeve, propeller,
thrust hub, propeller nut retainer and propeller nut onto the shaft.
a - Propeller nut
b - Propeller nut retainer
c - Rear thrust hub
9. Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller and torque propeller nut to specifications.
Description
Propeller nut
10. Secure propeller nut by bending three of the tabs into the thrust hub grooves.

Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement

Damaged spark plug boots may emit sparks which can ignite fuel vapors under the engine cowl,
resulting in serious injury or death from a fire or explosion. To avoid damaging the spark plug boots,
do not use any sharp object or metal tool to remove the spark plug boots.
1. Remove the spark plug leads. Twist the rubber boots slightly and pull off.
MAINTENANCE
a b
c
WARNING
!
f
e
d
d - Propeller
e - Replaceable drive sleeve
f - Forward thrust hub
Nm lb. in.
75
26945
26899
42
26941
lb. ft.
55