MAINTENANCE
Propeller
THRUST WASHER
If the propeller is damaged by
striking a rock, or other obstacle,
replace the propeller as follows.
• When replacing, remove the
emergency stop switch clip to
prevent an accidental startup of
the engine.
• The propeller is thin and sharp.
To protect your hands, wear the
heavy gloves during replacement.
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PROPELLER (optional equipment)
CASTLE NUT
18.5 mm
WASHER
Replacement
1. Remove the cotter pin then remove
the 18 mm castle nut, washer,
propeller and thrust washer.
2. Install the new propeller in the
reverse sequence to removal.
3. Tighten the castle nut with your
COTTER PIN
COTTER PIN
(Replace)
4. Be sure to replace the cotter pin
• Install the thrust washer with the
• Use a genuine TOHATSU cotter
hand first until the propeller has no
play. Then, tighten the castle nut
again with a tool until the groove in
the castle nut aligns with the cotter
pin hole. (Note that this tool is not
included in the tools that come
together with the outboard motor.)
CASTLE NUT TIGHTENING
TORQUE:
1 N·m (0.1 kgf·m, 0.7 lbf·ft)
UPPER LIMIT OF TORQUE:
44.1 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
with a new one.
grooved side toward the gear case.
pin and bend the pin ends as
shown.