Propeller Replacement - TOHATSU MFS 50A Owner's Manual

fire prevention and environment protection
regulations.
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Note
If water in the oil, giving it a milky colored
appearance. Contact your dealer.
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Note
Use genuine gear oil or the recommended
one (API GL-5: SAE #80 to #90).
Required volume: approx. 500 mL.
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Propeller replacement

A worn-out or bent propeller will lower the
motor's performance, and cause engine
trouble.
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WARNING
Do not begin propeller removal and instal-
lation procedure with spark plug caps
attached, shift in forward or reverse, main
switch at other than "OFF", engine stop
switch lock attached to the switch, and
starter key attached, or engine could acci-
dentally start leading to serious personal
injury. Disconnect battery cable if possible.
1. Put a piece of wood block between
propeller blade and anti-ventilation
plate to hold propeller.
2. Remove the split pin, propeller nut and
washer.
3. Remove the propeller and thrust
holder.
4. Apply genuine grease to the propeller
shaft before installing a new propeller.
5. Install the thrust holder, propeller,
stopper, washer and propeller nut onto
the shaft.
6. Tighten the propeller nut to specified
torque, and align one of grooves to
propeller shaft hole.
Propeller nut torque:
35 Nm (25 ft
7. Install a new split pin into the nut hole
and bend it.
1. Propeller
2. Thrust holder
3. Stopper
4. Washer
5. Propeller nut
6. Split pin
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Do not install propeller without thrust
holder, or propeller boss could be dam-
aged.
Do not reuse split pin.
After installing split pin, spread the pin
apart to prevent it from falling out which
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