1986+ Mercury 6/8/9.9/10/15HP 2-stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 229Get this manual

1986+ Mercury 6/8/9.9/10/15HP 2-stroke Factory Service Manual, Page 229

GEAR HOUSING
Gearcase Disassembly
Propeller Removal

WARNING
If gear housing is NOT removed from drive shaft housing, remove and isolate spark plug leads from spark plugs to prevent outboard from accidentally starting while removing and installing propeller1Place block of wood between anti-ventilation plate and propeller to prevent propeller from turning and to protect hands while removing prop2Remove nut, thrust hubs and propeller