Removing Propeller; Installing Propeller; Changing Gear Oil - Yamaha 8 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
G
age.
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Removing propeller

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Spline models
1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped). WARNING! Do
not use your hand to hold the propel-
ler when loosening the propeller nut.
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1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Propeller
5. Thrust washer
3. Remove the
equipped), and thrust washer.
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Installing propeller

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Spline models
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NOTICE
Be sure to use a new cotter pin and bend
the ends over securely. Otherwise the
propeller could come off during opera-
tion and be lost.
1. Apply Yamaha marine grease or a cor-
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2
3
4
5
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propeller, washer
rosion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
2. Install the spacer (if equipped), thrust
washer, washer (if equipped), and pro-
peller on the propeller shaft. NOTICE:
Be sure to install the thrust washer
before installing the propeller, other-
wise the lower case and propeller
boss could be damaged.
3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and the
washer. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.
Propeller nut tightening torque:
17.0 Nm (1.73 kgf-m, 12.5 ft-lb)
4. Align the propeller nut with the propeller
shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in the
hole and bend the cotter pin ends. NO-
TICE: Do not reuse the cotter pin in-
stalled. Otherwise the propeller can
come off during operation.
(if
TIP:
If the propeller nut does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening to the
specified torque, tighten the nut further to
align it with the hole.
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Changing gear oil

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WARNING
Be sure the outboard motor is securely
G
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