Propeller Installation - Mercury 40 Service Manual

Propeller Installation

WARNING
Disconnect and isolate spark plug leads when
working near the propeller to prevent the out-
board from starting.
1. Apply one of the following Quicksilver products
on propeller shaft splines.
a. Anti-Corrosion Grease
b. 2-4-C Marine Lubricant w/Teflon
2. Install components.
a. Flo-Torque I Drive Hub Propellers – Install
forward thrust hub, propeller, propeller nut re-
tainer and propeller nut onto the shaft.
c
d
Anti-Corrosion Grease (92-850735A1)
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a - Forward Thrust Hub
b - Propeller
c - Propeller Nut Retainer
d - Propeller Nut - Torque to 55 lb. ft. (74.6 N m)
b. Flo-Torque II Drive Hub Propellers – Install
forward thrust hub, propeller, replaceable
drive sleeve, rear thrust hub retainer and pro-
peller nut onto the shaft.
e d
f
c
Anti-Corrosion Grease (92-850735A1)
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a - Forward Thrust Hub
b - Propeller
c - Drive Sleeve
d - Rear Thrust Hub
e - Retainer
f - Propeller Nut - Torque to 55 lb. ft. (74.6 N m)
3. Re-check propeller nut for tightness after first
use. Check for tightness periodically, especially
if a stainless propeller is used.
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a
b
a
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b
CAUTION
Do not misinterpret propeller shaft movement for
propeller movement. Propeller and propeller
shaft may move fore-and-aft. However, the pro-
peller itself should not move fore-and-aft on the
propeller shaft.
4. Re-check propeller nut for tightness after first
use. Check for tightness periodically, especially
if a stainless propeller is used.
90-852572R1 JANUARY 1998