Shear Pin Change - Honda BF8A Owner's Manual

Shear pin change
A shear pin is used to protect the propeller and drive mechanism from
damage when the propeller strikes an obstruction.
1. Remove the cotter pin, the propeller cap, and the propeller.
2. Remove the broken shear pin and replace it with a new one.
3. Install the propeller, then install the propeller cap finger tight.
4. Install a new cotter pin, and spread the ends as shown in the
illustration.
PROPELLER CAP
PIN
SPARE SHEAR PINS
AND COTTER PINS
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