Mercury X3-40 Manual page 36

TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause Resolution
Hold one blade and lightly
tap the opposite blade with a
rubber mallet.
Bent propeller pin
Difficulty removing
Use a putty knife on both
propeller
sides of the propeller to
apply equal pressure.
Bent armature shaft Refer to service center.
Lubricate the lock pins on
Mount bracket Lock pins need
the mount bracket with 2‑4‑C
squeaks lubrication
with PTFE.
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