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CAUTION
The spring‑loaded clutch pin can disengage from the clutch and propel through the air, causing possible eye injury. Always
wear protective eye equipment when disassembling the clutch assembly.
3. Remove the clutch pin from the sliding clutch/propeller shaft. Removal of the clutch pin allows the clutch spring to
discharge. Wear appropriate eye protection. Discard the clutch pin after removal.
a - Clutch pin (under spring)
b - Retainer spring
c - Sliding clutch
4. Remove the spring and the sliding clutch.
a - Sliding clutch
b - Clutch pin
c - Ring (faces forward gear)
d - Clutch spring
5. Replace the clutch if the jaws are rounded or chipped. Rounded jaws may be caused by the following:
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Improper shift cable or linkage adjustment
• Engine idle speed too high while shifting
• Shifting too slowly from neutral into forward or reverse
a - Forward gear clutch jaws
b - Reverse gear clutch jaws
6. Inspect the needle bearing surface of the propeller shaft for pitting and wear. Replace the propeller shaft and needle
bearing (in the bearing carrier) if wear or pitting is present.
7.
Replace the propeller shaft if any of the following exist:
• Splines are twisted or worn
a
b
c
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a
b
c
d
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a
b
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Gear Housing (2.15:1)
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