Malibu Boats Boat 2014 Owner's Manual

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3-19Removal1) Remove the cotter pin from the propeller shaft and discard.2) Wedge a piece of 1" x 4" wood between the propeller blade and the starboard side ofthe strut and rudder.3) Loosen the nylon locknut and unthread it until it is flush with the end of the prop shaft.4) Use a propeller puller to separate the prop from the taper on the shaft. Holding theprop with one hand, remove the nylon locknut and discard.5) Remove the propeller, then remove the key from the keyway. Inspect the keywaysand key for any damage.InstallationBefore installing the prop, look at the keyway on the shaft and in the propeller. The keyshould slide freely in both keyways. DO NOT use the prop nut to advance the prop ontoshaft.If the key has slight damage or burrs, remove them by filing the flat sides or replace thekey. DO NOT file the key beyond its normal shape or size.1) Rotate the shaft until the keyway is “up.”2) Place the key in the shaft keyway. Align the keyway in the prop to the key. The propwill only slip on in one direction. Once the prop starts to go on the shaft, push thepropeller “solidly” on the shaft and make sure you feel that it is seating properly.3) Wedge a piece of 1" x 4" wood between the propeller blade and the port side of thestrut and rudder.4) Install a new nylon locknut and torque the nut to maximum of 30 ft-lbs (40.7 N•m).5) Install new cotter pin. Bend the retaining ends of the cotter pin in the oppositedirections. Make sure the cotter pin is snug and cannot rotate.Malibu Exclusive Adjustable Rudder SystemYour Malibu steering is custom calibrated at theMalibu factory at the time of manufacturing. However, it may benecessary from time to time to adjust the steering due to normaloperations. Malibu Boats’ unique adjustment feature allows customcalibration to your specific driving needs. The Malibu AdjustableRudder system allows you to increase or decrease the amount of loadthat is typically on the steering system.If it is determined that your rudder needs adjustment, you can do soby adjusting tunable feature located on the rudder surface. Locatethe 1/8" set-screws. Loosening the set-screws will release theadjustment tab. If your boat pulls to the right, turn the tab to the right 1/8th to 1/4". Donot move beyond this point. Only minor adjustments are needed to make a correction.Note that it may take more than one adjustment to get the desired setting. Tighten the set-screws when adjustment is completed.Figure 3-15.Adjustable Rudder