1976 Evinrude 200 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5199, Page 135Get this manual

1976 Evinrude 200 HP Outboards Service Manual, PN 5199, Page 135

1Thrust bushing 23456Propeller Spacer Cotter pin Propeller nut Propeller shaft

Figure 6-118Propeller Installation

jCoat splines with OMC Gasket Sealing Compound and install propellerSee Figure 6-118
SELECTING THE CORRECT PROPELLER Since propeller pitch and diameter determine motor RPM at given boat speed, the importance of correct propeller selection cannot be over emphasizedThe operation and performance of the motor depends on itA tachometer is required to check motor RPMSelect propeller that will allow the motor to run at the top limit of its full throttle operating range with the lightest load that boat will carry(See Specifications, Section 2, Full Throttle Operating Range By selecting propeller in this manner, RPM loss at full throttle will not, in most cases, drop below the low limit of the operating range