Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 37Get this manual

Mercury Mariner 30/40 4-Stroke Outboard Service Manual 1998, Page 37

GENERAL INFORMATION
4Place block of wood between gear case and propeller to hold propeller and remove propeller nut
5Pull propeller straight off shaft If propeller is seized to the shaft and cannot be removedhave the propeller removed by an authorized dealer6Coat the prope ller shaft with Quicksilve Anti-Corrosion Grease or 2-4-C Mari ne Lubri cant with TeflonL

IMPORTANT: To preventthe propeller hub from corroding and seizing lothe propeller shaft, especially in salt water, always apply coat of the recommended lubricant to the entire propeller shaft at the recommended maintenance intervals and also each time the propeller is removed7Flo-Torgue Drive Hub Propellers