TOHATSU M 60C Owner's Manual page 71

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.
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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 Pull out the split pin and remove the
propeller nut and washer.
2 Remove the propeller by pulling
toward you.
Propeller
shaft
3 A p p l y g e n u i n e g r e a s e t o t h e
4 Fit the washer, securely tighten the
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
● Do not reuse split pin.
● After putting split pin, open the end
Propeller
Propeller
thrust holder
Thrust
washer
Drive sleeve
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
propeller shaft before mounting the
new propeller.
nut and insert the split pin.
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thrust holder, or propeller boss
could be damaged.
to prevent it from coming off which
could lead to coming off of propeller.
Nut
Washer
Stopper
Drive sleeve adapter
Drive sleeve type
71
Split pin
10