Automobile Parts User Manual

D7.3L D-TRONIC DIESEL ENGINES - BRAVO MODELS
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BRAVO THREE
IMPORTANT: Correct rotation propeller MUST match direction of rotation of propeller
shaft.
WARNING
Be sure that remote control is in neutral position and ignition key is removed from
switch prior to installing propeller.
WARNING
Place a block of wood between the anti-ventilation plate and propeller to protect
hands from propeller blades and to prevent propeller from turning when tightening
propeller nut.
1. To aid in future removal of the propeller, liberally coat the propeller shaft splines with one
of the following Quicksilver lubricants.
• Special Lubricant 101
• 2-4-C Marine Lubricant with Teflon
2. Install propellers with attaching hardware as follows:
a. Slide forward thrust hub onto propeller shaft, with tapered side toward propeller hub.
b. Align splines and place front propeller on propeller shaft.
c. Install front propeller locknut. Torque to 100 lb-ft (136 N⋅m).
d. Slide aft thrust hub onto propeller shaft with tapered side toward propeller hub.
e. Align splines and install aft propeller.
f. Install propeller locknut. Torque to 60 lb-ft (81 N⋅m).
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Bravo Three
a-Rear Propeller Locknut
b-Rear Propeller
c-Rear Propeller Thrust Hub
d-Front Propeller Locknut
e-Front Propeller
f-Front Propeller Thrust Hub