Propeller - TOHATSU BFT 60A Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Propeller

PROPELLER (equipped type or optional equipment)
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.
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SPACER
(BFT60A
model only)
CASTLE
NUT
COTTER PIN
PLAIN
WASHER
<Removal>
1. Remove the cotter pin, unscrew the
castle nut, remove the spacer
(BFT60A model only) and plain
washer, then remove the propeller
and thrust washer.
2. Inspect the propeller shaft for any
fishing line or debris.
<Installation>
1. Apply marine grade grease to the
COTTER PIN
propeller shaft.
2. Install the thrust washer with the
grooved side toward the gear case.
3. Install the propeller.
4. Install the spacer (BFT60A model
only) and plain washer with as
shown.
5. Lightly tighten the castle nut by
hand or wrench until the propeller
has no free play.
6. Tighten the castle nut using torque
wrench.
CASTLE NUT TIGHTENING
TORQUE:
1 N·m (0.1 kgf·m, 0.74 lbf·ft)