Shear Pin Replacement - Honda BF5A Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR HONDA OUTBOARD MOTOR
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, then install the propeller cap finger tight.
4. Install a new cotter pin, and spread the ends as shown in the illustration.
PROPELLER CAP
COlTER
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PIN
SPARE SHEAR PINS
AND COlTER PINS
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