1998 Johnson Evinrude EC 5 thru 15 HP Four Stroke Service Manual, Page 266Get this manual
10Install the propeller as follows: Apply CWIC Triple-Guard grease to entire length of the propeller shaft Install the thrust bushing onto the propeller shaft with shoulder of the bushing facing aft and fish line trap groove facing forward Install the propellerPropeller should seat onto the thrust bushing Install the spacerengaging the propeller shaft splines Install and tighten the propeller nut to 120 inIbs(14 Nm)Continue to tighten the nut to align next cotter pin hole Install and secure the cotter pin
11 Adjust the shift detent as described in Section 4