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Section 5 - Maintenance
Description
1.
Propeller nut
7.
Bend three tabs on the tab washer down into the grooves in spline washer. After the first use, bend the three 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 Two 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.
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 blade and anti‑ventilation plate to prevent rotation. Straighten bent tabs on tab
washer.
2.
Turn propeller shaft nut counterclockwise to remove nut.
3.
Slide tab washer, spline washer, propeller and thrust hub off propeller shaft.
Bravo Two 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.
IMPORTANT: If reusing tab washer, carefully inspect tabs for cracks or other damage. Replace tab washer if condition is
questionable.
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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.
Special Lubricant 101
34
Anti-Corrosion Grease
94
2-4-C Marine Lubricant
95
with PTFE
3.
Align splines and place propeller on propeller shaft.
4.
Install spline washer and tab washer.
5.
Install and torque the propeller nut.
1. The propeller torque stated is a minimum torque value.
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14946
Description
WARNING
WARNING
NOTICE
Propeller shaft
Thrust hub
Propeller
Propeller nut
Spline washer
Tab washer
Where Used
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
Nm
lb. in.
75
92-802865Q02
92-802867Q 1
92-802859A 1
90-8M0053372
NOVEMBER 2010
eng
lb. ft.
55
Part No.
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