Propeller Replacement - Mercury 200 OptiMax 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.
3. Straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut retainer.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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