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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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CHANGING GEAR OIL
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Never get under the lower unit while it is
tilted, even when the tilt- support lever is
locked. Severe injury could occur if the
outboard accidentally falls.
1) Put the outboard in a vertical position
(not tilted).
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Be sure the outboard is securely fastened
to the transom or a stable stand. You
could be severely injured if the outboard
falls on you.
2) Place a suitable container under the
gearcase.
3) Remove the oil drain plug.
NOTE:
The oil drain plug is magnetic. Remove all
metal particles from the plug before rein-
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stalling it.
4) Remove the oil level plug to allow the
oil to drain completely.
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1 Oil-level plug
2 Oil drain-plug
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