Mercruiser-Bravo 3 Propeller Removal - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

PROPELLERS
Out-of-balance or nicked props will effect performance
or cause vibration. Damaged props should be replaced,
but those that are chipped or bent can usually be
reconditioned by a marine dealer or a propeller repair
facility. When cruising, consider carrying a spare set of
props on board because many marinas do not carry a full
inventory of replacement propellers. Refer to the
manufacturer's engine manual for appropriate stern drive
propeller replacement.
Be sure to make a note of the propeller diameter and
pitch while the vessel is in dry dock. They are pressed
into the prop for easy reading.
Make sure the ignition keys are out of the ignition switch
and the battery switch in the "off " position before
attempting to remove or install propellers.
With Bravo 3 models the remote control must be in neutral
before attempting to remove the propellers and hardware.
It is recommended that you wear a pair of leather gloves
to protect yourself from sharp propeller blades.
With dual propeller units you may be able to use a piece
of wood between the top of the gear housing and the
propeller to hold it from turning while you are removing
the prop nuts and hardware to access the props.
Some of these units use 2 lock nuts, one for each propeller.
You may need a special socket and rachet set to remove
the propeller nuts. Line up the hardware according to its
disassembly for reassembly purposes.
Refer to the drawings on the following pages showing
selected propeller shaft hardware. See the engine
manufacturer's owners manual for further information.
WARNING
!
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY !
REMOTE CONTROL MUST BE IN NEUTRAL
BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING
PROPELLER(S).

MerCruiser-Bravo 3 Propeller Removal

WARNING
!
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY !
MAKE SURE ENGINE(S) IS OFF
AND KEY(S) IS REMOVED FROM IGNITION
BEFORE REMOVING/INSTALLING
PROPELLERS.
WARNING
!
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY !
PLACE A BLOCK OF 2 X 4 WOOD
BETWEEN THE ANTI-VENTILTION PLATE
AND PROPELLER(S)
TO PROTECT HANDS FROM SHARP
PROPELLER BLADES.
Note: The above procedure will also assist in keeping the
propeller from turning when tightening the propeller nuts
or removing the nuts on disassembly.
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