Bravo Three Propeller Removal - MerCruiser SeaCore 5.0 User Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance
1. Slide thrust hub into propeller hub with stepped side toward propeller hub.
2. Apply a liberal coat of one of the following lubricants to the propeller shaft.
Tube Ref No.
3. Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
4. Install spline washer and tab washer.
5. Install and torque the propeller nut.
Description
Propeller nut (minimum)
6. Bend 3 tabs on the tab washer down into the grooves in spline washer. After the first
use, bend the 3 tabs straight and retorque the propeller nut. Bend tabs back down into
spline washer. Check propeller at least after 20 hours of operation. Do not operate with
loose propeller.

Bravo Three Propeller Removal

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.
Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
1. Place wood block between propeller blades and anti‑ventilation plate to prevent
rotation.
2. Remove the bolt and washers securing the propeller shaft anode.
3. Remove the propeller shaft anode.
4. Turn aft propeller shaft nut 37 mm (1‑7/16 in.) counterclockwise to remove nut.
5. Slide propeller and thrust hub off propeller shaft.
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Description
Special Lubricant 101
34
Anti-Corrosion Grease
94
2-4-C Marine Lubricant with
95
Teflon
b
c
d
f
e
a - Propeller
b - Propeller shaft nut
c - Propeller shaft anode
Where Used
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
WARNING
!
a
5303
d - Propeller shaft anode screw
e - Flat washer
f - Star washer
90-899883169 DECEMBER 2007
Part No.
92-802865Q02
92-802867Q 1
92-802859A 1
Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
81 – 60