2006 Johnson SD 30 HP 4 Stroke Outboards Service Manual, PN 5006592, Page 50Get this manual
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY PROPELLER SELECTION
Propeller Hardware Installation
WARNING
Wedge block of wood between propeller blade and the anti-ventilation plate
When servicing the propeller, always shift the outboard to NEUTRAL, turn the key switch OFF, and twist and remove all spark plug leads so the engine cannot be started accidentallyDRC3984
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the entire propeller shaft before installing the propellerInstall thrust bushing onto propeller shaft with shoulder of thrust bushing facing aftTaper of bushing must match taper of propshaftInstall propeller on propeller shaft by aligning splines and pushing until seated on the thrust bushing Install the propeller nut and torque to: 156 inIbs(18 N'm) If cotter pin holes in the propeller nut and propeller shaft are not aligned, tighten the nut until they are in lineDo not loosenInsert new cotter pin through the propeller nut and shaftBend its ends over the nut to secure the assembly