Baja Marine Performance 245 - Manual (Page 45)

4.3 245 Performance ®
S
ection
4 • B
ilge
& u
nderwater
g
ear
c. i
MpacT To
s
Tern
D
rive
The stern drive can be damaged by impact, either
while trailering or boating. To minimize the possibility
of impact damage while trailering, keep the stern
drive raised to the trailering position.
The hydraulic system used to raise and lower the
stern drive can cushion impact and lessen damage
from head-on impacts to the stern drive from
underwater objects BUT Only when the boat is
moving forward. There is no protection if the stern
drive is struck during reverse operation or from an
angle when moving forward.
If you strike a submerged object, sTOP ThE
EngInE as soon as possible and examine the
stern drive unit for damage. Even if no damage is
visible, there could be internal problems or difficulty
maneuvering. If you must use the boat after impact,
run at the lowest speed possible.
D. p
ropeller
r
eMoval anD
i
nsTallaTion
a. shut off engine, remove key, shift into neutral
and put tape over ignition switch key slot.
b. straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut
retainer (figure 4.3.1).
c. Place a block of wood between the gear case
and propeller to stop propeller from rotating and
remove propeller nut (figure 4.3.2).
d. Remove the propeller nut retainer, the thrust hub
and the continuity washer (figure 4.3.3) and
put them in a secure place. Pull the propeller
straight off the shaft. Remove the thrust washer
that is behind the propeller. If the propeller is
seized to the shaft and cannot be removed
by hand, special tools are needed. have the
propeller removed by an authorized dealer or
trained mechanic.
e. Coat the propeller shaft with an anti-seize
lubricant (figure 4.3.4).
COnTInUITy
WashER
P
roPeller
(f
ig
. 4.3.3)
PROPEllER
nUT
PROPEllER
shafT
ThRUsT hUB
PROPEllER
ThRUsT
WashER
PROPEllER
nUT RETaInER
If engine is started during propeller maintenance,
serious personal injury can occur.
Shut off engine, remove key, shift into neutral, and put
tape over ignition switch key slot.
! WARNING
P
roPeller
(f
ig
. 4.3.2)
gEaR CasE
WOOD BlOCk
P
roPeller
(f
ig
. 4.3.1)
sECURIng TaBs
P
roPeller
(f
ig
. 4.3.4)
COaT WITh anTI-sEIZE
lUBRICanT