TOHATSU MFS 15C Owner's Manual page 52

52 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Replacing the propeller
A worn-out or bent propeller will lower
the motor's performance, and cause
engine trouble.
Before removing the propeller, remove
the spark plug caps from the spark
plugs to protect against personal
injury.
!
Do not begin propeller removal and
installation procedure with spark
plug caps attached, shift in forward
or reverse, main switch at other than
"OFF", engine stop cord attached to
the switch, and starter key attached, or
engine could accidentally start leading
to serious personal injury. Disconnect
battery cable if possible.
① Remove the split pin, propeller nut
and washer.
② Remove the propeller and thrust
holder.
③ Apply genuine grease to the
propeller shaft before installing a
new propeller.
④ Install the thrust holder, propeller,
10
washer and propeller nut onto the
shaft.
⑤ Install a new split pin into the nut
hole and bend it.
Propeller
shaft
WARNING
Washer
Propeller
Nut
Thrust
holder
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 putting split pin, open the end
to prevent it from coming off which
could lead to coming off of propeller.
Split pin
WARNING
!
CAUTION
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