4-26EEMU01504Removing the Propeller1) Straighten the cotter pin 1 and pull itout using a pair of pliers.2) Remove the propeller nut 2, washer 3and spacer 4.3) Remove the propeller 5, washer 6 andspacer 7.EMU01505Installing the PropellerCAUTION:@ Be sure to install the spacer andwasher before installing the propeller,otherwise, the lower case and propel-ler boss may be damaged. Be sure to use a new cotter pin andbend the ends over securely, other-wise, the propeller could come off dur-ing operation and be lost.@1) Apply Yamaha Marine grease or Corro-sion resistant grease to the propellershaft.2) Install the spacer, washer and propelleron the propeller shaft.3) Install the spacer, washer and the pro-peller nut, and then tighten the nut to thespecified torque.4) Align the propeller nut with the propellershaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in thehole and bend the cotter pin ends.NOTE:@If the propeller nut does not align with thepropeller shaft hole after tightening to thespecified torque, then tighten the nut furtherto align it with the hole.@Tightening torque:Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” page 4-1.
