Maintenance
93
Checkpoints
Check each of the propeller blades for ero-
sion from cavitation or ventilation, and oth-
er damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
Check the splines for wear and damage.
Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller shaft.
EMU41992
Removing propeller
1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer. WARNING! Do not use your
hand to hold the propeller when loos-
ening the propeller nut.
[EWM01891]
3. Remove the propeller and thrust washer.
EMU41963
Installing propeller
EWM00771
On counter rotation models, be sure to
use a propeller intended for counterclock-
wise rotation. These propellers are identi-
fied with the letter “L” after the size
indication on the propeller. Otherwise the
boat could move in the opposite direction
from that expected.
ECM00502
Make sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise,
the propeller could come off during oper-
ation and be lost.
1. Apply Yamalube Marine Grease to the
propeller shaft.
2. Install the thrust washer and propeller on
the propeller shaft. NOTICE : Make sure
to install the thrust washer before in-
1. Propeller shaft
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
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