Maintenance
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Checkpoints
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Check each of the propeller blades for
wear, erosion from cavitation or ventila-
tion, or other damage.
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Check the propeller shaft for damage.
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Check the splines for wear or damage.
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Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller shaft.
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Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
age.
EMU30661
Removing propeller
EMU29196
Spline models
1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped).
3. Remove the propeller, washer (if
equipped), and thrust washer.
EMU30671
Installing propeller
EMU29232
Spline models
CAUTION:
ECM00340
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Be sure to install the thrust washer be-
fore installing the propeller, otherwise
the lower case and propeller boss
could be damaged.
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Be sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise
the propeller could come off during op-
eration and be lost.
1. Apply Yamaha marine grease or a cor-
rosion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
2. Install the spacer (if equipped), thrust
washer, washer (if equipped), and pro-
peller on the propeller shaft.
3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and the
washer. Tighten the propeller nut to the
ZMU01897
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Propeller
5. Thrust washer
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