Prop Taper Bushiing Removal - pro-drive SHALLOW WATER OUTBOARD Motor Owner's Manual

REMOVING THE PROP TAPER BUSHING
IN MOST CASES WHEN THE PROP IS REMOVED THE TAPER BUSHING WILL REMAIN IN
THE PROP. TO REMOVE THE BUSHING SECURE THE PROP IN A VISE AS SHOWN BELOW.
USING A PUNCH OR CHISEL TAP DOWN ON THE BUSHING ABOUT A ¼" WAY FROM THE
SPLIT. AFTER A COUPLE OF HITS YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO REMOVE BY HAND.
UNDER EXTREME CONDITIONS HEAT UP THE TAPER BUSHING AND IMMEDIATELY
SUBMERGE ENTIRE PROP IN COLD WATER. AS SOON AS REMOVED FROM WATER TAP
PROP DOWN ON METAL TABLE OR OTHER HARD SURFACE . DO THIS AT AN ANGLE TO
ALLOW THE TAPER BUSHING TO POP OUT.
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