Mercury GO BOLDLY 25 EFI Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual page 119

5. Pull the propeller straight off the shaft.
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a - Cotter pin
b - Nut
c - Rear thrust washer
d - Front thrust hub
IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the
propeller shaft (especially in saltwater), always apply the recommended
lubricant to the entire propeller shaft at the recommended maintenance
intervals and also each time the propeller is removed.
PROPELLER INSTALLATION
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 activate 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. To aid in the future removal of the propeller, liberally apply one of the
following Mercury/Quicksilver products to the propeller shaft splines:
Description
Extreme Grease
2-4-C with PTFE
IMPORTANT: The ring on the front thrust hub must face toward the gearcase
in order for the hub to be fully installed on the propeller shaft.
2. Install the front thrust hub, propeller, rear thrust washer, and the propeller
nut onto the shaft.
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MAINTENANCE
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c
WARNING
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Where Used
Propeller shaft splines
Propeller shaft splines
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Part No.
8M0071842
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