Propeller Replacement - Mercury 200 OptiMax DTS Manual

Propeller Replacement

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. Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement
for removing spark plug leads.
2. Remove spark plug leads to prevent engine from starting.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
!
N
F
122
R
28926
26899
eng