1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" 40 thru 55 2-Cylinder Service Manual, P/N 507265, Page 30Get this manual
Propeller Selection Selecting the correct propeller for each engine and boat combination will ensure good engine service life and good boat performanceA propeller must be carefully selected to match the engineboat combination, the application, and the anticipated load in the boat
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of the wrong propeller could reduce engine service life, affect boat performance, or cause serious damage to the powerheadProcedure The propeller selection process is very important to the engine's service life and to boat performanceProceed carefully and thoroughly while considering the following points: During the engine break-in period, run the engine at wide-open throttle for only brief periods of time to verify full-throttle RPM You must use an accurate tachometer to determine the engine's full-throttle RPM as you test various propellers Select propeller that suits the customer's application and allows the engine to run near the midpoint of the full-throttle operating range when the boat has normal load in itRefer to Engine Specifications, this section To compensate for changes in boat loading, the engine's full-throttle RPM must be verified periodically Occasionally, one propeller will not cover wide range of boat applicationswater skiing to high speed performance boatingIn such cases, it might be necessary to have propeller for each situation