Removing Propeller; Installing Propeller - Yamaha F8 Operator's Manual
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shift control in neutral, turn the main
switch to "
" (off) and remove the key,
and remove the clip from the engine shut-
off switch. Turn off the battery cut-off
switch if your boat has one.
Do not use your hand to hold the propeller
when loosening or tightening the propeller
nut. Put a wood block between the anti-cavi-
tation plate and the propeller to prevent the
propeller from turning.
Checkpoints
Check each of the propeller blades for ero-
sion from cavitation or ventilation, or other
damage.
Check the propeller shaft for damage.
Check the splines for wear or damage.
Check for fish line tangled around the pro-
peller shaft.
Check the propeller shaft oil seal for dam-
age.
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Removing propeller
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Spline models
1.
Straighten the cotter pin and pull it out
using a pair of pliers.
2.
Remove the propeller nut, washer, and
spacer (if equipped). WARNING! Do not
use your hand to hold the propeller
when loosening the propeller nut.
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1. Cotter pin
2. Propeller nut
3. Washer
4. Propeller
5. Thrust washer
3.
Remove
equipped), and thrust washer.
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Installing propeller
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Spline models
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NOTICE
Make sure to use a new cotter pin and
bend the ends over securely. Otherwise,
the propeller could come off during oper-
ation and be lost.
1.
Apply Yamaha marine grease or a corro-
sion resistant grease to the propeller
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shaft.
Maintenance
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the
propeller,
1
3
2
4
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washer
(if
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