Specifications

MAINTENANCE

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Propeller Replacement ‑ 31.75 mm (1‑1/4 in.)

Diameter Propeller Shaft

WARNING

Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never

operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed.

Before installing or removing a propeller, place the drive unit in

neutral and engage the lanyard stop switch to prevent the

engine from starting. Place a block of wood between the

propeller blade and the anti‑ventilation plate.

1. Shift outboard to neutral position.

2. Place a block of wood between the gearcase and propeller

to hold the propeller and remove the propeller nut.

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3. Pull propeller straight off the shaft. If the propeller is seized

to the shaft and cannot be removed, have the propeller

removed by an authorized dealer.

4. To aid in future removal of the propeller, liberally coat the

propeller shaft splines with one of the following Mercury/

Quicksilver products:

Tube

Ref No.

Description Where Used Part No.

Anti-Corrosion

Grease

Propeller shaft splines 92-802867Q 1

2-4-C with

PTFE

Propeller shaft splines 92-802859A 1

NOTE: Propellers used on the 31.75 mm (1‑1/4 in.) diameter

propeller shaft require the heavy‑duty propeller hub kit.