Maintenance Propeller Replacement — DP-S Removing the DP-S Propeller This procedure requires you to use special tool Volvo Penta P/N 3855516. 1. Ignition switch must be OFF. 2. Make sure the remote control is in FORWARD to lock the propeller shaft. 3. Remove the rear propeller nut ( 3 ). 4. Remove the rear propeller ( 2 ). 5. Change the remote control position to REVERSE to lock the propeller shaft. 6. Remove the front propeller nut ( 4 ). 7. Remove the front propeller ( 1 ). 8. Wipe the propeller shaft clean. Inspect for fishing line; remove if present. 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 Installing the DP-S Propeller CAUTION!
Failure to install all components could result in loss of the propeller and dam- age to the drive unit the next time the boat is operated. 1. Ignition switch must be OFF. 2. Make sure the remote control is in FORWARD. 3. Coat the full length of the propeller shaft and the inside of the propeller hub with Volvo Penta pro- peller shaft grease P/N 828250; removal of the propeller will be difficult if this is not done. 4. Install the front propeller ( 1 ). 22865 5. Install the front propeller nut ( 4 ) and tighten it to 45 ft. lb. (60 Nm). 6. Shift the remote control into REVERSE to lock the propeller shaft. 7. Install the rear propeller ( 2 ). 8.
Install the rear propeller nut ( 3 ) and tighten it to 50 ft. lb. (70 Nm). 9. Shift the remote control into NEUTRAL. The pro- peller should turn freely. VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 99