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RIGGING AND ACCESSORIES
PROPELLER
Installation
Slide thrust washer onto shaft with shoulder
facing aft.
Slide propeller onto shaft, engaging the
splines and seating it on the thrust bushing.
Slide spacer onto the shaft and engage the
propeller shaft splines.
Wedge a block of wood between the propeller
blade and the anti-ventilation plate.
Propeller Selection
WARNING
Be alert of people in the water. Always
shift the outboard to NEUTRAL and
shut off the engine immediately when
your boat is in an area where there
might be people in the water. Serious
injury or death can result from contact-
ing a rotating propeller or moving boat
and outboard.
Install propeller nut and tighten to a torque of
120-144
in. lbs. (13.6-16.3 N·m).
Install keeper on propeller nut, align keeper
slots and cotter pin hole.
Install new cotter pin and bend ends to se-
cure.
Remove block of wood. Make sure engine is
in NEUTRAL; give propeller a spin. It must
turn freely.
To select the correct propeller for your boating
application, your boat and outboard MUST be
water tested. See your Dealer for assistance.
IMPORTANT: The correct propeller for your
boat, under normal load conditions, will allow Repair
the engine to run near the midpoint of the
If your propeller hits a solid object, the impact
RPM operating range at full throttle. Refer to
is partially absorbed by the rubber bushing in
the hub to help prevent damage to the out-
board. A strong impact can damage the hub
and propeller blades. Damage to blades can
cause unusual and excessive vibration. Dam-
age to the hub can cause excessive engine
RPM with little forward movement.
Specifications on page 49.
WARNING
When servicing the propeller, always
shift the outboard to NEUTRAL posi-
tion, turn the key switch OFF, and twist
and remove all spark plug wires so the
outboard cannot be started acciden-
tally.
IMPORTANT: Avoid or limit operation using a
damaged propeller. Carry a spare propeller.
Keep your propeller in good condition. Use a
file to smooth slight damage to blade edges.
See your Dealer for repair of serious damage.
IMPORTANT: Apply Triple-Guard grease to
the entire propeller shaft before installing the
propeller. At least annually, remove the pro-
peller and check for debris. Clean the shaft
and regrease it before reinstalling a propeller.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude E-TEC Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Evinrude 40 hp, Evinrude 50 hp, Evinrude 60 hp, Evinrude PL |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Publisher | evinrude.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Evinrude Outboard Motors |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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