Propeller replacement, Servicing your outboard motor – HONDA Outboard Motor BF150A User Manual

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Propeller Replacement

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR

PROPELLER

COTTER PIN

THRUST WASHER

CASTLE NUT

WASHER

MARINE GREASE

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.

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

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

Inspect the propeller shaft for any
fishing line or debris.

Apply marine grade grease to the
propeller shaft.

Install the propeller in the reverse
order of removal.

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

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

1.

2.

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