Hartzell HC-E4 3 Series Owner's Manual page 153

CAUTION:
(6) Remove the propeller mounting nuts and washers.
(a) If the propeller is removed between overhaul
intervals, mounting nuts and washers may be reused
if they are not damaged or corroded.
CAUTION:
(7) Using the support sling, lift the propeller from the
mounting flange.
(8) Remove and discard the propeller mounting O-ring.
(9) Install suitable covers on the pitch change rod opening,
propeller mounting flange, and engine flange to prevent
the introduction of contamination.
(10) Put the propeller on a suitable cart for transportation.
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Propeller Owner's Manual
USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE
PROPELLER TO AVOID CONTACTING
THE PROPELLER MOUNTING BOLTS.
IF THE BOLTS ARE LOOSENED, THEY
MAY BE PUSHED TOWARD THE
INSIDE OF THE HUB, WHICH WILL
REQUIRE PARTIAL DISASSEMBLY OF
THE PROPELLER BY A CERTIFIED
PROPELLER REPAIR STATION WITH THE
APPROPRIATE RATING TO REINSTALL
THE MOUNTING BOLTS.
USE ADEQUATE PRECAUTIONS TO
PROTECT THE PROPELLER ASSEMBLY
FROM DAMAGE WHEN IT IS REMOVED
FROM THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE AND
WHEN IT IS STORED.
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