90-826148R2 MARCH 1997 IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 1B-7
NOTE: Refer to “Specifications,” for gear housing
lubricant capacity.
1. With outboard in operating position, insert lubri-
cant tube into fill hole.
2. Fillgearhousinguntilexcesslubricantflowsfrom
VENT hole.
3. Install VENT plug and washer.
4. Install FILL plug and washer.
Propeller Replacement
Removal
1. Shift outboard to neutral (N) position.
2. Remove the spark plug leads to prevent engine
from starting.
3. Straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut re-
tainer.
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a - Tabs
4. Place a block of wood between gear case and
propeller to hold propeller and remove propeller
nut.
5. Pull propeller straight off shaft. If propeller is
seizedto theshaft andcannot beremoved,have
the propeller removed by an authorized dealer.
Installation
WARNING
If the propeller shaft is rotated while the engine
is in gear, there is the possibility that the engine
will crank over and start. To prevent this type of
accidental engine starting and possible serious
injurycausedfrombeingstruckbyarotatingpro-
peller, always shift outboard to neutral position
and remove spark plug leads when you are serv-
icing the propeller.
CAUTION
Ifthepropellermovesforward-and-aftonthepro-
peller shaft (is loose), re-tighten the propeller
nut.Operationwithaloosepropellercouldcause
damage to the thrust hub and gear housing dur-
ing acceleration, deceleration or when shifting
gears.
IMPORTANT: To assure that the propeller re-
mains secure on the shaft during the season, pe-
riodicallycheckpropeller shaft nut for tightness.
1. To aid in future removal of the propeller, liberally
coat the propeller shaft spline with one of the fol-
lowing Quicksilver lubricants:
· Special Lubricant 101
· Anti-Corrosion Grease
· 2-4-C Marine Lubricant
2. Place forward thrust hub on propeller shaft.
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a - Thrust Hub
b - Propeller Shaft
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