Rigging And Accessories; Propeller - BRP Evinrude E-TEC Operator's Manual

PRODUCT INFORMATION
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PROPELLER

Propeller Selection
WARNING
Be alert of people in the water. Always shift the out-
board to NEUTRAL and shut off the engine immedi-
ately when your boat is in an area where there might
be people in the water. Serious injury or death can
result from contacting a rotating propeller or mov-
ing boat and outboard.
To select the correct propeller for your boating application,
your boat and outboard MUST be water tested. See your
Dealer for assistance.
IMPORTANT: The correct propeller for your boat, under
normal load conditions, will allow the engine to run near the
midpoint of the RPM operating range at full throttle. Refer
to SPECIFICATIONS on page 50.
WARNING
When servicing the propeller, always shift the out-
board to NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch
OFF, and twist and remove all spark plug wires so
the outboard cannot be started accidentally.
IMPORTANT: Apply Triple-Guard grease to the entire pro-
peller shaft before installing the propeller. At least annually,
remove the propeller and check for debris. Clean the shaft
and regrease it before reinstalling a propeller.
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RIGGING AND ACCESSORIES

Standard vs. Counter Rotation
Right-hand propellers are considered standard rotation
propellers. When propelling a boat forward, the propeller
rotates in a right-hand (clockwise) direction as viewed from
the rear.
Left-hand propellers are considered counter rotation pro-
pellers. When propelling a boat forward, the propeller ro-
tates in a left-hand (counterclockwise) direction as viewed
from the rear.
1. Right-Hand (clockwise)
2. Left-Hand (counterclockwise)
WARNING
In dual-outboard installations, check to make sure
correct propellers are installed on each outboard
before aggressively operating your boat. Shift each
engine individually into FORWARD or REVERSE, at
idle speed only. If the boat moves opposite the
direction indicated by the remote control handle, the
wrong propeller has been installed on the outboard
being checked.