Section 4 - Maintenance
90-8M0113987 eng DECEMBER 2015 Page 85
Tighten the gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts to the specified torque.
a - Transom assembly
b - Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Gimbal ring U‑bolt nuts for 7/16 in. U‑bolt 95 – 70
Engine Mounts
Loosen the rear engine mount bolts 1 to 1‑1/2 turns. Retorque the rear engine mount bolts.
a - Rear engine mount
b - Transom plate mount
c - Rear engine mount bolt
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Rear engine mounts 47 35
Propellers
Bravo Sterndrive Propeller Removal
!
WARNING
Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed.
Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the
engine from starting. Place a block of wood between the propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.
19624
a
b
19622
a
b
c