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Maintenance: Propellers
Propellers
A damaged or unbalanced propeller will cause excessive vibration and a loss of boat speed. Under thesecondi-
tions, stop the engine and check the propeller for damage. If the propeller appears damaged, have it checkedby
your Volvo Penta dealer. Always carry a spare propeller and replace the damaged propeller as soon aspossible.
A rubber hub in the propeller is the shock absorber that minimizes damage to drive units and engines. If the rub-
berhub should begin to slip, it can be easily replaced at an authorized Volvo Penta dealer or propeller service
station.
WARNING! Protect your hands from the sharp edges of the propeller blades. Wear gloves whenever you
remove or replace a propeller. Do not attempt to hold propellers by hand when you remove or install propel-
lers and propeller nuts. Serious injury could result.
CAUTION! Never continuously run with a damaged propeller. Running with a damaged propeller can result
in drive unit and engine damage.
Removing the SX propeller
1. Ignition switch must be OFF.
2. Make sure the remote control is in NEUTRAL.
3. Remove the cotter pin (3) and keeper (4).
4. Shift the remote control into FORWARD to lock the
propeller shaft.
5. Remove the propeller nut (5) using a 1-1/16
wrench.
6. Remove the thrust washer (2), propeller (1), and
thrust bushing (6).
7. Wipe the propeller shaft (7) clean. Inspect for fish-
ing line; remove if present.
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