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Section 5 - Maintenance
NOTE: Some damaged propellers can be repaired. Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
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Bravo Three Propeller Installation
Operating the engine with a loose propeller can damage the propeller, the drive, or drive components. Always tighten the
propeller nut or nuts to specification and check for tightness periodically and at the required maintenance interval.
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1.
Slide forward thrust hub onto propeller shaft with tapered side toward propeller hub (toward end of shaft).
2.
Apply a liberal coat of one of the following lubricants to the propeller shaft.
Tube Ref No.
Special Lubricant 101
34
Anti-Corrosion Grease
94
2-4-C Marine Lubricant
95
with Teflon
3.
Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
4.
Install and torque the propeller nut. Check propeller at least every 20 hours of operation and retorque as needed.
Description
Forward propeller nut
5.
Slide aft thrust hub onto propeller shaft, with tapered side toward propeller hub (toward end of shaft).
6.
Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
7.
Install and torque the propeller nut. Check propeller at least every 20 hours of operation and retorque as needed.
Description
Aft propeller nut
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Where Used
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
Rear propeller nut
Rear propeller
Rear propeller thrust hub
Front propeller nut
Front propeller
Front propeller thrust hub
Propeller shaft anode screw
Flat washer
Star washer
Propeller shaft anode
Rear propeller nut
Rear propeller
Rear propeller thrust hub
Front propeller nut
Front propeller
Front propeller thrust hub
Propeller shaft anode screw
Flat washer
Star washer
Propeller shaft anode
92-802865Q02
92-802867Q 1
92-802859A 1
Nm
lb‑in.
136
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Nm
lb‑in.
81
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90-864197084 NOVEMBER 2008
Part No.
lb‑ft
100
lb‑ft
60
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