E4-21602053EMU01560Installing the PropellercC8 Be sure to install the thrust washerbefore installing propeller, otherwisethe lower case and propeller boss maybe damaged.8 Be sure to use a new cotter pin andbend the ends over securely.Otherwise, the propeller could comeoff during operation and be lost.1) Apply Yamaha Marine grease orCorrosion resistant grease to the pro-peller shaft.2) Install the thrust washer and propelleron the propeller shaft.3) Install the spacer and washer. Tightenthe propeller nut to the specified 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.

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