Propeller Replacement - Mercury Avator 7.5e Operation, Maintenance And Installation Manual

Propeller Replacement

PROPELLER REMOVAL
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 outboard in neutral and activate the lanyard stop switch
to prevent the outboard from starting.
1. Remove the battery from the outboard. Refer to Battery Removal.
IMPORTANT: The propeller blades are sharp.
2. Prevent the propeller blade from moving with an appropriate tool.
3. Remove the propeller nut from the propeller shaft.
NOTE: The propeller sheer pin may fall out of the propeller shaft while
removing the propeller.
4. Remove the propeller from the propeller shaft.
5. Remove and retain the propeller sheer pin. Replace the pin if it is
damaged.
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