Baja Marine 242 manual Gear case

Section 4 • Bilge & Underwater Gear

f.Install the thrust washer, propeller, continuity washer, thrust hub, propeller nut retainer and the propeller nut onto the shaft (Figure 4.3.3).

g.Place a block of wood between the gear case and the propeller (Figure 4.4.1) and torque the propeller nut to recommended manufacturer’s specifications. The correct propeller nut torque is given in your Engine Operator’s Manual in the Owner’s Manual Packet.

Propeller
(Fig. 4.4.1)	gear case
	wood block

h.Secure the propeller nut by bending three (3) of the tabs of the propeller nut retainer into the thrust hub grooves (Figure 4.4.2).

Propeller

(Fig. 4.4.2)

securing tabs

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