Sea Ray 260 Sundancer Owner's Manual page 59

S
ECTION
Because of the many variables of boat design,
only testing will determine the best propeller
for a particular application. Available propellers
are listed in the Mercury Precision Parts /
Quicksilver Accessories Guide.
! WARNING
If engine is started during propeller maintenance,
serious personal injury can occur.
Shut off engine, remove key, shift into neutral, and
put tape over ignition switch key slot.
E. P R
ROPELLER EMOVAL AND
1. Shut off engine, remove key, shift into neutral
and put tape over ignition switch key slot.
P
ROPELLER
(F . 4.5.1)
IG
SECURING TABS
2. Straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut
retainer (Figure 4.5.1).
P
ROPELLER
(F . 4.5.2)
IG
3. Place a block of wood between the gear case
and propeller to stop propeller from rotating and
remove propeller nut (Figure 4.5.2).
4. Remove the propeller nut retainer, the thrust hub
and the continuity washer (Figure 4.5.3) and put
them in a secure place. Pull the propeller straight
off the shaft. Remove the thrust washer that is
behind the propeller. If the propeller is seized to
the shaft and cannot be removed by hand,
special tools are needed. Have the propeller
removed by an authorized dealer or trained
mechanic.
260 Sundancer (275 Sundancer
®
4 • B & U
ILGE
I
NSTALLATION
GEAR CASE
WOOD BLOCK
)
®
NDERWATER
P
ROPELLER
(F . 4.5.3)
IG
PROPELLER
SHAFT THRUST
WASHER
P
ROPELLER
(F . 4.5.4)
IG
5. Coat the propeller shaft with an anti-seize
lubricant (Figure 4.5.4).
6. Install the thrust washer, propeller, continuity
washer, thrust hub, propeller nut retainer and
the propeller nut onto the shaft (Figure 4.5.3).
7. Place a block of wood between the gear case
and the propeller (Figure 4.5.5) and torque the
propeller nut to recommended manufacturer's
P
ROPELLER
(F . 4.5.5)
IG
specifications. The correct propeller nut torque
is given in your Engine Operator's Manual in
the Owner's Manual Packet.
8. Secure the propeller nut by bending three (3) of
the tabs of the propeller nut retainer into the thrust
hub grooves (Figure 4.5.1).
G
EAR
CONTINUITY
WASHER
PROPELLER
THRUST HUB
PROPELLER
NUT
PROPELLER
NUT RETAINER
COAT WITH ANTI-SEIZE
LUBRICANT
GEAR CASE
WOOD BLOCK
4.5