4 • b, Ection, Ilge – Baja Marine Outlaw 33 User Manual

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nderwater

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c. i

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Tern

rive

The stern drive can be damaged by impact, either

while trailering or boating. To minimize the possibility

of impact damage while trailering, keep the stern

drive raised to the trailering position.

The hydraulic system used to raise and lower the

stern drive can cushion impact and lessen damage

from head-on impacts to the stern drive from

underwater objects BUT Only when the boat is

moving forward. There is no protection if the stern

drive is struck during reverse operation or from an

angle when moving forward.

If you strike a submerged object, sTOP ThE

EngInE as soon as possible and examine the

stern drive unit for damage. Even if no damage is

visible, there could be internal problems or difficulty

maneuvering. If you must use the boat after impact,

run at the lowest speed possible.

D. p

ropeller

eMoval

anD

nsTallaTion

a. shut off engine, remove key, shift into neutral

and put tape over ignition switch key slot.

b. straighten the bent tabs on the propeller nut

retainer (figure 4.3.1).

c. Place a block of wood between the gear case

and propeller to stop propeller from rotating and

remove propeller nut (figure 4.3.2).

d. Remove the propeller nut retainer, the thrust hub

and the continuity washer (figure 4.3.3) and

put them in a secure place. Pull the propeller

straight off the shaft. Remove the thrust washer

that is behind the propeller. If the propeller is

seized to the shaft and cannot be removed

by hand, special tools are needed. have the

propeller removed by an authorized dealer or

trained mechanic.

e. Coat the propeller shaft with an anti-seize

lubricant (figure 4.3.4).

COnTInUITy

WashER

rOpeller

. 4.3.3)

PROPEllER

nUT

PROPEllER

shafT

ThRUsT hUB

PROPEllER

ThRUsT

WashER

PROPEllER

nUT RETaInER

If engine is started during propeller maintenance,

serious personal injury can occur.

Shut off engine, remove key, shift into neutral, and put

tape over ignition switch key slot.

WARNING

rOpeller

. 4.3.2)

gEaR CasE

WOOD BlOCk

rOpeller

. 4.3.1)

sECURIng TaBs

rOpeller

. 4.3.4)

COaT WITh anTI-sEIZE

lUBRICanT