Yamaha F75D Ower's Manual

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Maintenance51EMU29193Removing the propeller1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out us-ing a pair of pliers.2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, andspacer (if equipped).3. Remove the propeller and thrust washer.EMU29230Installing the propellerCAUTION:ECM00340 Be sure to install the thrust washer be-fore installing the propeller, otherwisethe lower case and propeller boss couldbe damaged. Be sure to use a new cotter pin and bendthe ends over securely. Otherwise thepropeller could come off during opera-tion and be lost.1. Apply Yamaha marine grease or a corro-sion resistant grease to the propellershaft.2. Install the spacer(if equipped), thrustwasher, and propeller on the propellershaft.3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and thewasher. Tighten the propeller 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 the pro-peller shaft hole after tightening to the speci-fied torque, tighten the nut further to align itwith the hole.EMU29281Changing gear oilWARNINGEWM00800 Be sure the outboard motor is securelyfastened to the transom or a stablestand. You could be severely injured ifthe outboard motor falls on you. Never get under the lower unit while it istilted, even when the tilt support lever orknob is locked. Severe injury could oc-cur if the outboard motor accidentallyfalls.1. Tilt the outboard motor so that the gear oildrain screw is at the lowest point possi-ble.2. Place a suitable container under the gearcase.3. Remove the gear oil drain screw.1. Cotter pin2. Propeller nut3. Washer4. Spacer5. Propeller6. Thrust washerZMU03228123456ZMU02063