Maintenance
is abnormal.
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Checking propeller
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WARNING
You could be seriously injured if the en-
gine accidentally starts when you are
near the propeller.
q
Before inspecting, removing, or install-
ing the propeller, remove the spark
plug caps from the spark plugs. Also,
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Checkpoints
place the shift control in neutral, turn q Check each of the propeller blades for
the main switch to “
move the key, and remove the lanyard
” (off) and re-
wear, erosion from cavitation or ventila-
tion, or other damage.
from the engine stop switch. Turn off q Check the propeller shaft for damage.
the battery cut-off switch if your boat q Check the splines / shear pin for wear or
has one.
damage.
q
Do not use your hand to hold the pro-
peller when loosening or tightening the
propeller nut. Put a wood block be-
tween the anti-cavitation plate and the
propeller to prevent the propeller from
turning.
q Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller shaft.
q
Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
age.
NOTE:
If the shear pin equipped: it is designed to
break if the propeller hits a hard underwater
obstacle to help protect the propeller and
drive mechanism. The propeller will then
spin freely on the shaft. If this happens, the
shear pin must be replaced.
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| Categories | Yamaha Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual Free Download. Marine Operator's Boating Guide. |
| Tags | Yamaha 40D, Yamaha 50D |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Yamaha Motor. Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA - Support Customer Relations for US: 1-800-962-7926
Yamaha Boats: 1-800-962-7926 Yamaha Outboard Customer Relations: 1-866-894-1626 , Yamaha Outboard |
| Document File Type | |
| Publisher | yamaha-motor.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Yamaha Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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