Propeller And Cotter Pin; Steering Friction Adjustment (Common) - Honda BF45A Owner's Manual

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Propeller and Cotter pin
COTTi3.a PIN
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(stainless steel)
Propeller
Check the propeller blades for
damage, wear or deformation and
replace if necessary. Never operate the
outboard motor with a damaged pro-
peller.
Carrying a spare propeller, propeller
nuts, and cotter pins are common prac-
tice. If the propeller is damaged and
no spare propeller is available consult
an authorized Honda Marine dealer.
(Refer to page 90 for propeller change
information)
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PROPELLER
Cotter Pin
Check the cotter pin for damage and
correct installation. If the cotter pin
needs replacement use only a new
genuine Honda stainless steel cotter
pin.
Steering Friction Adjustment
(common)
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r0 DECREASE
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Operate the steering wheel or tiller
handle right and left and check for the
amount of drag felt.
Adjust the steering friction adjuster so
that a slight amount of drag is felt. The
steering should move smoothly and
freely.