Shear Pin Replacement - Honda BF2A Owner's Manual

SHEAR PIN REPLACEMENT
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.
4. Install a new cotter pin, and spread the ends as shown in the illustration.
COTTER PIN
I
SHEAR PIN
SPARE SHEAR PINS
AND COTTER PINS