Stupid Propeller Install Question DF50

hbrady

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I have a Suzuki DF50 and I purchased a replacement prop and propeller hardware kit (OEM). <br /><br />I pulled of the old prop without noting which direction the spacer was installed. The spacer has one side which is flat (smooth) and the other side has cavities and a raised ring. Which end should face out? The manual shows "install spacer" but it does not show which direction to install it. <br /><br />I can't imagine it makes much difference but this is the 1st time I've even done this.
 

clanton

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Re: Stupid Propeller Install Question DF50

Which spacer? There are 2. The spacer between the prop and gear case has a taper to fit the shaft. The other spacer should have the flat side toward the prop. If you got the prop from a dealer, he should be kind enough to show you how to install.
 

rodbolt

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Re: Stupid Propeller Install Question DF50

dude the very first rule is always be smater than the machine you work on. the 2nd is always be aware of who ya gonna blame if it all goes wrong :) <br /> the first stopper is the thrust washer. it should have a taper on the id that will fit with the taper on the propshaft. the aft stopper should be flat on both sides.<br /> good luck and keep posting
 
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