4-21EEMU01560Installing 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 come offduring 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 specifiedtorque.4) Align the propeller nut with the pro-peller shaft hole. Insert a new cotterpin in the hole and bend the cotter pinends.NOTE:If the propeller nut does not align with thepropeller shaft hole after tightening to thespecified torque, then tighten the nut fur-ther to align it with the hole.602053Tightening torque:Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” page 4-1.
