BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Installation Manual page 89

Propeller Hardware Installation
A
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting while servic-
ing, twist and remove all spark plug leads.
Depending on propeller style , dif-
IMPORTANT:
ferent thrust bush ings, sp acers, and cotter pin
keepers are used. See th
Genuine Pa rts and Accessories Catalog for cor-
rect propeller hardware.
Apply Triple G uard grea se to th e entire p ropeller
shaft before installing the propeller.
Install thru st bush ing onto propeller shaft with
taper of bushing matching taper of shaft.
If inst alling a propeller with
hub, assemble th e propeller following instructions
provided with the propeller.
Align splines of propeller and shaft. Push propeller
until seated on the thrust bushing.
Install the spacer over the propeller shaft splines.
Wedge a b lock of wood between prope ller bla de
and the anti-ventilation plate.
Install the propeller nut and tighten to a torque of:
With Keeper – 70 to 80 ft. lbs. (95 to 109 N·m)
•
Without Keeper – 120 to 144 in. lbs. (13.6 to
•
16.3 N·m)
e Evinrude/Johnson
an interchangeable
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If cotter pin h oles in th e nut (without keeper) and
shaft do not align, tighten further. Do not loosen.
Install keeper (if applicable). Install new cotter pin.
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2
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2
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3
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1. Thrust bushing
2. Spacer
3. Propeller nut
4. Keeper
After inst allation, ma ke sure o ut-
IMPORTANT:
board is in NEUTRAL and carefully spin propeller.
Propeller must turn freely and should not spin off
center. If propeller appe ars to wobble , check for
possible bent propeller shaft.
PREDELIVERY
PROPELLERS
Aluminum or stainless steel
Small diameter hub
Without keeper
120 to 144 in. lbs
Aluminum or stainless steel
Large diameter hub
With keeper
70 to 80 ft. lbs
Aluminum interchangeable hub
Small diameter hub
Without keeper
120 to 144 in. lbs
Aluminum interchangeable hub
Large diameter hub
4
With keeper
70 to 80 ft. lbs
Stainless steel TBX hub
Large diameter hub
4
With keeper
70 to 80 ft. lbs
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