Shear Pin Change; Precaution Concerning The Propeller - Honda BF2A Owner's Manual

8. 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 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.
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When replacing the shear pin, be careful not to drop the propeller into the
water.
Precaution concerning the propeller
The propeller rotates at high speed when the boat is moving. Before
setting off, therefore, check the propeller blades for damage or
deformation, and if there are any abnormalities replace the propeller.
Carry a spare propeller in case of an unforeseen accident on the water.
If a spare propeller is not available and an accident does occur, return to
shore carefully while running the engine at low speed.
COTTER PIN
SHEAR PIN 1
SPARE SHEAR PINS
AND COTTER PINS
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