Maintenance
EMU29171
Checking propeller
EWM00321
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, place
the shift control in neutral, turn the main
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Checkpoints
switch to“
” (off) and remove the key,
q Check each of the propeller blades for
wear, erosion from cavitation or ventilation,
or other damage.
and remove the lanyard from the engine
stop switch. Turn off the battery cut-off
switch if your boat has one.
Do not use your hand to hold the propel-
ler when loosening or tightening the
propeller nut. Put a wood block between
the anti-cavitation plate and the propel-
ler to prevent the propeller from turning.
q
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
q
q Check the splines / shear pin for wear or
damage.
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 F250, Yamaha LF250 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| Download File |
|
| 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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