X INSTALLATION
PROPELLER SERVICE
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.
Propeller Selection
WARNING
Be alert of people in the water.
Always shift the outboard to NEU-
TRAL and shut off the engine imme-
diately when your boat is in an area
where there might be people in the
water. Serious injury or death can
result from contacting a rotating
propeller or moving boat and out-
board.
Repair
If your propeller hits a solid object, the impact
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.
To select the correct propeller for your boating IMPORTANT: Avoid or limit operation using a
application, your boat and outboard MUST be damaged propeller. Carry a spare propeller.
water tested.
Keep your propeller in good condition. Use a
file to smooth slight damage to blade edges.
IMPORTANT: The correct propeller for your
boat, under normal load conditions, will allow
the engine to run near the midpoint of the
IMPELLER SERVICE, MJRL
RPM operating range at full throttle. Refer to
Specifications on page 38.
Removal
Use a 3/16 Ballhex driver to remove the six
WARNING
impeller housing screws. Remove the impel-
ler housing.
When
servicing
the
propeller,
always shift the outboard to NEU-
TRAL position, turn the key switch
OFF, and twist and remove all spark
plug wires so the outboard cannot
be started accidentally.
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.
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.
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.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Evinrude Brand Manuals, Evinrude MFE Manual, Evinrude Outboard Manual |
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| Tags | Evinrude 55 hp, Evinrude MJRL, Evinrude MRL |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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