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Installing the Propeller
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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 indi-
cation on the propeller. Otherwise, the
boat may move in the opposite direction
from that expected.
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8 Be sure to install the thrust washer
before installing the propeller, other-
wise the lower case and propeller boss
may be damaged.
8 Be sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Other-
wise, the propeller could come off dur-
ing operation and be lost.
1) Apply Yamaha Marine grease or a
corrosion resistant grease to the pro-
peller-shaft.
2) Install the thrust washer and propeller
on the propeller-shaft.
3) Install the spacer and washer. Tighten
the propeller nut to the specified
torque.
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Tightening torque:
Refer to "SPECIFICATIONS", page 4-1.
4) Align the propeller nut with the pro-
peller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter
pin in the hole and bend the cotter pin
ends.
NOTE:
If the propeller nut does not align with the
propeller shaft hole after tightening to the
specified torque, then tighten the nut fur-
ther to align it with the hole.
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