Removing Propeller; Installing Propeller - Yamaha F175A Owner's Manual

Maintenance
1. Propeller shaft
EMU42632

Removing propeller

1. Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2. Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer. WARNING! Do not use your
hand to hold the propeller when loos-
ening the propeller nut.
1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Spacer
5. Propeller
6. Thrust washer
3. Remove the
equipped), and thrust washer.
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propeller, spacer
EMU42644

Installing propeller

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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.
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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 cor-
rosion resistant grease to the propeller
shaft.
2. Install the thrust washer, spacer (if
equipped), and propeller on the propeller
shaft. NOTICE: Make sure to install the
2
thrust washer before installing the
propeller. Otherwise, the lower case
and propeller boss could be damaged.
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3. Install the spacer, washer, and propeller
nut. Tighten the propeller nut to the
specified torque.
(if