Specifications

MAINTENANCE
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Propellers
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Alpha
WARNING
Avoid Injury: Remote Control must be in NEUTRAL and ignition key removed from
switch before removing and/or installing propeller.
WARNING
Avoid Injury: Place a block of wood between anti-ventilation plate and propeller to
protect hands from propeller blades and to prevent propeller from rotating when
removing propeller nut.
CAUTION
Avoid Injury: Periodically check propeller nut for tightness during boating season.
A minimum of 55 lb-ft (75 Nm) torque is required.
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REMOVAL
1. Place wood block between propeller blade and anti-ventilation plate to prevent rotation.
Straighten bent tabs on tab washer.
2. Turn propeller shaft nut counterclockwise to remove nut.
3. Slide tab washer, drive sleeve, propeller, and thrust hub off propeller shaft.
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REPAIR
Some damaged propellers can be repaired. Contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser
dealer.