Removing Propeller; Installing Propeller - Yamaha F115 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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Removing propeller

1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer. WARNING! Do not use your
hand to hold the propeller when loos-
ening the propeller nut.
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
3. Remove the
equipped), and thrust washer.
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Installing propeller

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WARNING
On counter rotation models, be sure to
use a propeller intended for counterclock-
wise rotation. These propellers are identi-
fied with the letter "L" after the size
indication on the propeller. Otherwise the
boat could move in the opposite direction
from that expected.
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propeller, spacer
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NOTICE
Make sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise,
the propeller could come off during oper-
ation and be lost.
1. Apply Yamalube Marine Grease or a cor-
rosion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
2. Install the thrust washer, spacer (if
equipped), and propeller on the propeller
shaft. NOTICE: Make sure to install the
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thrust washer before installing the
propeller. Otherwise, the lower case
and propeller boss could be damaged.
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3. Install the spacer, washer, and propeller
nut. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.
(if
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
Propeller nut tightening torque:
54 N·m (5.4 kgf·m, 40 lb·ft)
4. Align the propeller nut slot with the pro-
peller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin
in the hole and bend the cotter pin ends.
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