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WATER PRESSURE
An optional water pressure gauge is recom-
mended to monitor cooling system pressures.
Noticing changes in water pressure can help
prevent engine overheating. The water pres-
sure gauge must be connected at the correct
point to ensure the most accurate pressure
readings. Follow the installation instructions
included with the water pressure gauge.
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1. Water pressure port (behind fuel filter)
2. Fuel filter
PROPELLER
Propeller Selection
WARNING
Be alert of people in the water.
Always shift the outboard to NEU-
TRAL and shut off the engine imme-
diately 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 moving boat and out-
board.
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 51.
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ACCESSORIES
When
always shift the outboard to NEU-
TRAL position, turn the key switch
OFF, and twist and remove all spark
plug wires so the outboard cannot
be started accidentally.
Installation
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NOTICE
the entire propeller shaft before installing
the propeller. At least annually, remove
the propeller and check for debris. Clean
the shaft and regrease it before reinstall-
ing a propeller.
Slide thrust washer onto shaft with shoulder
facing aft.
Slide propeller onto shaft, engaging the
splines and seating it on the thrust bushing.
Slide spacer onto the shaft and engage the
propeller shaft splines.
Wedge a block of wood between the propeller
blade and the anti-ventilation plate.
Install propeller nut and tighten to a torque of
120-144 in. lbs. (13.6-16.3 N·m).
Install keeper on propeller nut, align keeper
slots and cotter pin hole.
Install new cotter pin and bend ends to se-
cure.
Remove block of wood. Make sure engine is
in NEUTRAL; give propeller a spin. It must
turn freely.
WARNING
servicing
the
Apply Triple-Guard grease to
propeller,
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