Diagnostic
Cause: Water force on propeller is sufficient to cause rotation even in neutral gear Test: Observe propeller behavior while boat is coasting with gear shift in neutral position
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · Pull to the right conditions={"trim_direction":"Trimmed in or down","propeller_rotation":"Normal right-hand rotation"}
Procedure · 1. Shift the outboard to the neutral (N) position. WARNING: Rotating propellers can cause serious injury or death. Never operate the boat out of the water with a propeller installed. Before installing or removing a pr...
Spec · Pull to the left conditions={"trim_direction":"Trimmed out or up","installation":"Normal installation height","propeller_rotation":"Normal right-hand rotation"}
Procedure · 1. Select a propeller that allows the engine to operate in the upper half of the recommended full throttle RPM range with the boat normally loaded (refer to General Information – Specifications). 2. If changing condit...
Diagnostic · Cause: Outboard trimmed so propeller shaft is not parallel to the water surface Test: Observe trim angle and adjust to neutral steering condition