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Maintenance
Removing the propeller
Spline models
1.
Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2.
Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped).
1. Cotter pin
2. Rear propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
3.
Remove the propeller and thrust wash-
er.
Installing the Propeller
Spline models
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the thrust washer be-
fore installing the propeller, otherwise
the lower case and propeller boss
could be damaged.
Be sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise
the propeller could come off during op-
eration and be lost.
1.
Apply Outboards marine grease or a cor-
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rosion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
2. Install the spacer (if equipped), thrust
washer, and propeller on the propeller
shaft.
3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and the
washer. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.
4. Align the propeller nut with the propeller
shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in the
hole and bend the cotter pin ends.
NOTE:
If the propeller nut does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening to the
specified torque, tighten the nut further to
align it with the hole.
Changing gear oil
WARNING
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
fastened to the transom or a stable
stand. You could be severely injured if
the outboard motor falls on you.
Never get under the lower unit while it
is tilted, even when the tilt support lever
or knob is locked. Severe injury could
occur if the outboard motor accidental-
ly falls.
1. Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear
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