Checkpoints
Check each of the propeller blades for
G
wear, erosion from cavitation or ventilation,
or other damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
G
Check the splines for wear or damage.
G
Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
G
peller shaft.
Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
G
age.
EMU30661
Removing propeller
EMU29197
Spline models
1.
Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out us-
ing a pair of pliers.
2.
Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped). WARNING! Do not
use your hand to hold the propeller
when loosening the propeller nut.
[EWM01890]
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
3.
Remove
the
equipped), and thrust washer.
EMU30671
Installing propeller
EMU29243
Spline models
EWM00770
WARNING
On counter rotation models, be sure to
use a propeller intended for counterclock-
wise rotation. These propellers are identi-
fied with the letter "L" after the size
indication on the propeller. Otherwise the
boat could move in the opposite direction
from that expected.
ECM00500
NOTICE
Be sure to use a new cotter pin and bend
the ends over securely. Otherwise the pro-
peller could come off during operation and
be lost.
1.
Apply Yamaha marine grease or a corro-
sion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
Maintenance
propeller,
washer
(if
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