TOHATSU MFS 6A3Z Owner's Manual page 52

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Replacing the propeller
A worn-out or bent propeller will lower
the motor's performance, and cause
1 engine trouble.
Before removing the propeller, remove
the spark plug caps from the spark
2
plugs to protect against personal
injury.
3
!
Do not begin propeller removal and
installation procedure with spark
4
plug caps attached, shift in forward
or reverse, main switch at other than
"OFF", engine stop cord attached to
5
the switch, and starter key attached, or
engine could accidentally start leading
to serious personal injury. Disconnect
battery cable if possible.
6
① Remove the split pin, propeller nut
and washer.
7
② Remove the propeller and thrust
holder.
③ Apply genuine grease to the
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propeller shaft before installing a
new propeller.
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④ Install the thrust holder, propeller,
washer and propeller nut onto the
shaft.
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⑤ Install a new split pin into the nut
hole and bend it.
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Propeller
shaft
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WARNING
Washer
Propeller
Nut
Thrust
holder
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Do not hold propeller with hand(s)
when loosening or tightening propeller
nut. Put a piece of wood block between
propeller blade and anti-ventilation
plate to hold propeller.
● Do not install propeller without
thrust holder, or propeller boss
could be damaged.
● Do not reuse split pin.
● After installing split pin, spread the
pin apart to prevent it from falling
out which could lead to the propeller
coming off during operation.
Split pin
WARNING
!
CAUTION
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