Checking Propeller; Removing Propeller - Yamaha F15C Owner's Manual

Maintenance
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Checking propeller

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WARNING
You could be seriously injured if the en-
gine accidentally starts when you are
near the propeller.
Before inspecting, removing, or install-
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ing the propeller, place the shift control
in neutral, turn the main switch to "
(off) and remove the key, and remove
the clip from the engine shut-off switch.
Turn off the battery cut-off switch if
your boat has one.
Do not use your hand to hold the propeller
when loosening or tightening the propeller
nut. Put a wood block between the anti-cavi-
tation plate and the propeller to prevent the
propeller from turning.
Checkpoints
Check each of the propeller blades for
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wear, erosion from cavitation or ventila-
tion, or other damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
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Check the splines for wear or damage.
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Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
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peller shaft.
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Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
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age.
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Removing propeller

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Spline models
1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped). WARNING! Do
not use your hand to hold the propel-
ler when loosening the propeller nut.
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1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
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