Propeller replacement, Servicing your outboard motor – HONDA Outboard Motor BF115A User Manual

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Propeller Replacement

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR

THRUST WASHER

PROPELLER

CASTLE NUT

COTTER PIN

PLAIN WASHER

Installation

Removal

Before replacing the propeller,
remove the clip from the engine stop
switch to prevent any possibility of
the engine being started while you
are working with the propeller.

The propeller blades may have sharp
edges, so wear heavy gloves to
protect your hands.

Apply marine grade grease to the
propeller shaft and beveled surface
of the thrust washer.

Inspect the propeller shaft for any
fishing line or debris.

Remove the cotter pin, unscrew
the castle nut, remove the washer,
then remove the propeller and
thrust washer.

Operating the outboard motor at
higher altitudes will reduce available
power. This may require decreasing
the propeller pitch to maintain correct
engine RPM.

Install the propeller in the reverse
order of removal.

Use a genuine Honda stainless
steel cotter pin or equivalent cotter
pin and bend the pin ends as
shown.

Install the thrust washer with the
grooved side toward the gear case.

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