Removing Propeller; Installing Propeller - Yamaha F15C Owner's Manual

sion from cavitation or ventilation, or other
damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
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Check the splines for wear or damage.
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Check for fish line tangled around the pro-

peller shaft.
Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-

age.
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Removing propeller

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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). WARNING! Do
not use your hand to hold the propel-
ler when loosening the propeller nut.
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1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
1
2
3
4
5
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4. Propeller
5. Thrust washer
3. Remove the
equipped), and thrust washer.
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Installing propeller

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Spline models
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NOTICE
Make sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise,
the propeller could come off during oper-
ation and be lost.
1. Apply Yamalube Marine Grease or a
corrosion resistant grease to the propel-
ler shaft.
2. Install the spacer (if equipped), thrust
washer, washer (if equipped), and pro-
peller on the propeller shaft. NOTICE:
Make sure to install the thrust washer
before installing the propeller. Other-
wise, the lower case and propeller
boss could be damaged.
3. Install the spacer (if equipped) and the
washer. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.
Maintenance
propeller, washer
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(if
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