Propeller And Cotter Pin - Honda Marine BF40A Owner's Manual

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Propeller and Cotter Pin
blades are thin and sharp.
Careless handling of the
propeller can result in injury
when checking the propeller:
l
Remove the clip of the
emergency stop switch to
prevent accidental engine
starting.
l
Wear heavy gloves when
handling the propeller.
Propeller
Check the propeller blades for damage,
wear or deformation and replace if
necessary. Never operate the outboard
motor with a damaged propeller.
Carrying a spare propeller, propeller
nuts, and cotter pins are common
practice. If the propeller is damaged and
no spare propeller is available, consult
an authorized Honda Marine dealer.
(Refer to page 100 for propeller change
information)
Cotter Pin
Check the cotter pin for damage and
correct installation. If the cotter pin
needs replacement use only a new
genuine Honda stainless steel cotter pin.
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