Owner`s manual

Maintenance
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NOTE:
If the shear pin equipped: it is designed to
break if the propeller hits a hard underwater
obstacle to help protect the propeller and
drive mechanism. The propeller will then
spin freely on the shaft. If this happens, the
shear pin must be replaced.
EMU30660
Removing the propeller
EMU29194
Spline models
1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped).
3. Remove the propeller and thrust wash-
er.
EMU29212
Dual thrust models
1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut and washer.
3. Remove the deflector, propeller, and
thrust washer.
EMU30670
Installing the Propeller
EMU29231
Spline models
CAUTION:
ECM00340
●
Be sure to install the thrust washer be-
fore installing the propeller, otherwise
the lower case and propeller boss
could be damaged.
● Be sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise
the propeller could come off during op-
eration and be lost.
1. Apply Yamaha marine grease or a cor-
rosion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
2. Install the spacer (if equipped), thrust
washer, and propeller on the propeller
shaft.
3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and the
washer. Tighten the propeller nut to the
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Propeller
5. Thrust washer
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2
3
4
5
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Deflector
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
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4
3
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2
5
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