E4-16EML08110-*CHECKING PROPELLERwYou could be seriously injured if theengine accidentally starts while you arenear the propeller.8 Before inspecting, removing orinstalling the propeller, remove thespark plug caps from the spark plugs.Also, put the shift control in Neutral,put the main switch in the OFF positionand remove the key, and remove thelanyard from the engine stop switch.Turn off the battery cut-off switch ifyour boat has one.8 Do not use your hand to hold the pro-peller when loosening or tightening thepropeller nut. Put a wood blockbetween the cavitation plate and thepropeller to prevent the propeller fromturning.1) Check each of the propeller blades forwear, erosion from cavitation or ven-tilation, or other damage.2) Check the splines for wear and dam-age.3) Check for fish line winding around thepropeller shaft.Check the propeller shaft oil seal fordamage.210012602051602054
