Gear Housing
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9. Inspect the sacrificial anode on the bottom of the anti‑ventilation plate for erosion. If it is 50% or more consumed, replace
the anode. Do not paint or apply a protective coating to the anode or corrosion protection will be lost.
a - Anode
Description Nm lb‑in. lb‑ft
Anode bolt 5.6 50
Propeller Installation
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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.
1. Insert the drive (shear) pin into the propeller shaft.
2. Slide the propeller onto the propeller shaft and align with the drive (shear) pin.
3. Secure the propeller to the propeller shaft with a new cotter pin.
a - Cotter pin
b - Drive (shear) pin