GEAR
CASE
PROPELLER
PROPELLER
Inspection
• Damaged blades
and
signs of propeller cavita-
tion (burned paint, etc.)
• Spun or overheated inner hub
• Worn or twisted splines
and
inadequate lubri-
cant
• Damaged or missing converging ring (if applica-
ble)
•
Damage to outer hub area
• Worn, missing, or incorrect thrust washer and
spacer
• Correct size
• Check for bent or damaged propeller shaft and
twisted
splines
Installation
Place outboard's shift lever
in
NEUTRAL.
Apply Trip/e-Guard grease
to
inner taper of propel-
ler
thrust bushing
and
the
propeller shaft.
Install thrust bushing onto propeller shaft with
shoulder of thrust bushing facing aft matching
tapers.
Install propeller
on
propeller shaft
by
aligning
splines
and pushing until seated
on
the thrust
bushing.
Install the spacer, engaging the propeller shaft
splines.
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TYPICAL
C02443
1. Thrust bushing
2. Thrust washer
3. Cotter pin
4. Propeller nut
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Wedge a block of wood between propeller blade
and the anti-ventilation plate.
TYPICAL
DRC3984
Install the propeller nut
and
torque to 120 in. Ibs.
(14 N·m). If cotter
pin
holes
in
the propeller nut
and
propeller shaft are not aligned, continue to
tighten the nut until they are
in
line.
Do
not loosen.
Insert
a new cotter pin through the propeller nut
and shaft. Bend its ends over the nut to secure the
assembly. Remove block of wood.
IMPORTANT: After fastening propeller nut,
make sure outboard
is
in
NEUTRAL and carefully
spin propeller. Propeller must turn freely and
should not spin off center. If propeller appears to
spin off center, check for
possible bent propeller
shaft.
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