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RIGGING AND ACCESSORIES PROPELLER Propeller Selection
WARNING Be alert of people in the water. Always shift the outboard to NEUTRAL and shut off the engine immediately when your boat is in an area where there might be people in the water. Serious injury or death can result from contacting a rotating propeller or moving boat and outboard.
Standard vs. Counter Rotation Right-hand propellers are considered standard rotation propellers. When propelling a boat forward, the propeller rotates in a righthand (clockwise) direction as viewed from the rear. Left-hand propellers are considered counter rotation propellers. When propelling a boat forward, the propeller rotates in a left-hand (counterclockwise) direction as viewed from the rear.
To select the correct propeller for your boating application, your boat and outboard MUST be water tested. See your Dealer for assistance. IMPORTANT: The correct propeller for your boat, under normal load conditions, will allow the engine to run near the midpoint of the RPM operating range at full throttle. Refer to Specifications on page 48.
WARNING When servicing the propeller, always shift the outboard to NEUTRAL position, turn the key switch OFF, and twist and remove all spark plug wires so the outboard cannot be started accidentally. IMPORTANT: Apply Triple-Guard grease to the entire propeller shaft before installing the propeller. At least annually, remove the propeller and check for debris. Clean the shaft and regrease it before reinstalling a propeller.
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1. Right-Hand (clockwise) 2. Left-Hand (counterclockwise)
WARNING In dual-outboard installations, check to make sure correct propellers are installed on each outboard before aggressively operating your boat. Shift each engine individually into FORWARD or REVERSE, at idle speed only. If the boat moves opposite the direction indicated by the remote control handle, the wrong propeller has been installed on the outboard being checked.
