Bravo One Propeller Removal; Bravo One Propeller Installation - MerCruiser 350 MAG Owner's Manual

Section 5 - Maintenance

Bravo One 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 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, drive sleeve, propeller and thrust hub off propeller shaft.

Bravo One 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.
1. Slide thrust hub onto propeller shaft, 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. Install Flo‑Torq II Drive Hub into propeller.
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a
b
c
a - Propeller shaft
b - Thrust hub
c - Flo‑Torq II drive hub
d - Propeller
Description
Special Lubricant 101
34
Anti-Corrosion Grease
94
2-4-C Marine Lubricant with
95
Teflon
WARNING
!
NOTICE
d
e
f
6215
g
e - Drive sleeve
f - Locking tab washer
g - Propeller nut
Where Used
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
Propeller shaft
90-864195072 OCTOBER 2007
Part No.
92-802865Q02
92-802867Q 1
92-802859A1