MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT: To prevent the propeller hub from corroding and seizing to the propeller shaft (especially in salt
water), always apply a coat of the recommended lubricant to the entire propeller shaft at the recommended
maintenance intervals, and also each time the propeller is removed.
7. Flo-Torq I Drive Hub Propellers - Install forward thrust hub, propeller, propeller nut retainer, and propeller nut
onto the shaft.
a - Propeller nut
b - Propeller nut retainer
c - Propeller
d - Forward thrust hub
8. Place propeller nut retainer over pins. Place a block of wood between gearcase and propeller and tighten
propeller nut to specifications, aligning flat sides of the propeller nut with tabs on the propeller nut retainer.
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Propeller nut 75 55
9. Secure propeller nut by bending tabs up and against the flats on the propeller nut.
a - Pins b - Tabs
10. Reinstall spark plug leads.
Spark Plug Inspection And Replacement
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from fire or explosion caused by damaged spark plug boots. Damaged spark plug
boots can emit sparks. Sparks can ignite fuel vapors under the engine cowl. To avoid damaging spark plug
boots, do not use any sharp object or metal tool such as pliers, screwdriver, etc. to remove spark plug boots.
1. Remove the spark plug boots. Twist the rubber boots slightly and pull off.
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