Propeller Replacement, Sx Drive - Volvo Penta 3.0GS/SX Owner's Manual

Propeller replacement, SX drive

Removal
WARNING! Make sure the ignition switch is
OFF.
Set the control lever in the NEUTRAL position.
Remove the split pin (A) and the locking tab was-
her (B).
Shift the control lever in the REVERSE position to
lock the propeller shaft.
Remove the nut (C), spacer (D), propeller (E) and
the bushing (F).
Clean propeller shaft.
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E
D
C
F
Installation
Set the control lever in the NEUTRAL position.
Grease the propeller shaft using water repellant
grease.
Install the bushing (F) with the inner cone turned
toward the propeller shaft cone.
Install the propeller (E). Press the propeller against
the bushing until the spline edges can be seen and
install the spacer (D) on the splines.
Shift the control lever in the FORWARD position
to lock the propeller shaft. Install the nut (C) and
tighten using a torque of 96-108 Nm.
Install the locking tab washer (B) so the split pin
can be inserted in the hole on the shaft. Install
split pin (A).
Shift the control lever Into NEUTRAL position.
Propeller should turn freely (control in NEUTRAL).
IMPORTANT Always use a new split pin, do not
reuse the old one.
A
B