Propeller - Honda BF75A Owner's Manual

Propeller

THRUST WASHER
If the propeller is damaged by
striking a rock, or other obstacle,
replace the propeller as follows.
When replacing, remove the
emergency stop switch clip
to prevent an accidental
startup of the engine.
The propeller is thin and
sharp. To protect your hands,
wear the heavy gloves during
replacement.
COTTER PIN
PLAIN
WASHER
CASTLE NUT
Tightening Torque:
1.0 N·m (0.1 kgf·m, 0.7 lbf·ft)
Upper Limit of Torque:
PROPELLER
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Replacement
1. Remove the cotter pin then remove
the 18 mm castle nut, 19 mm plain
washer, propeller and thrust
washer.
2. Install the new propeller in the
reverse sequence to removal.
3. Tighten the castle nut with your
hand first until the propeller has no
play. Then, tighten the castle nut
again with a tool until the groove
in the castle nut aligns with the
cotter pin hole. (Note that this tool
is not included in the tools that
MAINTENANCE
come together with the outboard
motor.)
4. Be sure to replace the cotter pin
with a new one.
Install the thrust washer with the
grooved side toward the gear case.
Use a genuine Honda cotter pin
and bend the pin ends as shown.
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