Care and Maintenance
Installation
Before placing the propeller on the shaft, look at the keyway on the shaft and in the propeller. Make sure the key slides freely in the shaft keyway and the propeller keyway. DO NOT use the propeller nut to advance the prop onto shaft.
If the key has burrs, remove them by filing the flat sides or replace the key. DO NOT file the key beyond its normal shape or size.
1.Rotate the shaft until the keyway is “up.”
2.Place the key in the shaft keyway. The propeller will only slip on in one direction. Rotate the propeller so the keyway in the propeller is aligned with the keyway on the shaft. Once it is aligned, push the propeller onto the shaft. You’ll hear a solid “thunk” or feel it, as the propeller is seated.
3.Wedge a piece of 1" x 4" wood (A) between the propeller blade and the port side of the strut and rudder.
4.Install a new nylon locknut (B) and torque the nut to maximum of 30
5.Install new cotter pin (C). Bend the retaining ends of the cotter pin in the opposite directions. Make sure the cotter pin is snug and does not rotate.
Through-Hull Fittings
All fittings that actually pass through the hull on the wetted surface are caulked in. These are not serviceable and must not be tampered with.
