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jjmuskie
Posted 8/24/2013 12:43 PM (#659284 - in reply to #659198)
Subject: Re: Removing and cleaning optimax prop





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Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Never taken a prop of a newer motor but im sure its still the same. There is a lock of some sorts on there you will need to pry up so the nut can be removed. Remove the nut and the prop pulls right off. There should be a plastic sleeve in the prop that might want to fall out. No biggie if it does just don't forget to install it. Then there will be a thrust washer under the prop on the prop shaft. Sometimes they stick to the bottom of the prop. Pull it off the shaft but note the way it was on there. There is a right and wrong way. Inspect seal for any fishing line. If line is left on the shaft It will destroy the seal. Then reinstall everything in the opposite order. Tighten nut. Ive never torqued them. Just reasonably tight and install the lock mechanism. Its not rocket science. You tube may help as well.

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