Mercury 40 FourStroke Maintenance And Installation Manual page 71

NOTE: We recommend the installation of a Flo‑Torq III drive hub propeller for
stainless steel applications.
9. Flo‑Torq III drive hub propellers ‑ Install the forward thrust hub,
replaceable drive sleeve, propeller, rear thrust hub, propeller nut retainer,
and propeller nut onto the shaft.
a b c
a - Propeller nut
b - Propeller nut retainer
c - Rear thrust hub
d - Propeller
e - Replaceable drive sleeve
f - Forward thrust hub
10. Place a block of wood between the gearcase and propeller and torque the
propeller nut to the specified torque.
Description
Propeller nut
11. Secure the propeller nut by bending three of the tabs into the thrust hub
grooves.
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e f
d
61
3223
Nm lb‑in.
75 –
26945
lb‑ft
55