INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR FLO-TORO DRIVE

HUB PROPELLERS
NOTICE
After completing installation, these instructions should be placed with the product for the owne~s future use.

NOTICE
This document is written to aid our dealers, boatbuilders, and company service personnel in the proper
installation or service of dlJr products. Persons who are not familiar with these or similar products produced
by Mercury Marin~, and who have not been trained in the recommended servicing or installation procedures
should:have the work performed by an authorized Mercury Marine dealer technician. Improper installation
or servicing of the Mercury product could result in damage to the product or personal injury to the installer
or persons operating the product.

Flo-Torq Propeller Installation

If the propeller shaft is rotated -while the. engine is in gear, there is the possibility that
the engine will crank over and start. To prevent this type of accidental engine starting
and possible serious injuryeaused from being struck by a rotating propeller, always shift
"I.. outboard to neutral position and remove spark plug leads when you are servicing the
propeller.

1. To aid in future removal and c<;>rrosion resistance, apply one of the following lubricants
to the propeller shaft before propeller installation.

Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.

[]UP Special Lubricant 101 Propeller shaft splines 92.;.802865A1

[ED» Anti-Corrosion Gre~,se Propeller shaft splines 92-802867A1

2-4-C Marine Lubricant with

~ Teflon
Propeller shaft splines 92-802859A1

2. Install and align all components. Tighten propeller nut to specified torque.
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Propeller nut - Flo-Torq models (except Flo-Torq II models using
75 55
a bushing).
Propeller nut - Flo-Torq II models using a bushing. Refer to
136 100
Flo-Torq II 'illustration .b following.

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3. Secure the propeller nut by bending the tabs on the tab washerto engage slots in the
aftadapter.or by installing cotter:pip. .
Flo-Torq II Propellers
1. The propeller must not move . on the propeller shaft.
2. The propeller must be locked between the forward thrust washer and aft adapter.

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1. With the propeller shaft held stationary, check propeller movement as specified.
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Propeller Movement . ;,

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Fore and aft . 0.76 - 3.18 mm (0.030 -0.125 in.)
Rotation ! ± 10°

2. The drive sleeve must be locked between the forward thrust washer and aft adapter.

a - Flo-Torqlll Propellers b - Flo-Torq IV. Propellers

After Installation
IMPORTANT: After propeller installation (outboard/engine in neutral and spark plug
leads removed, or ignition key removed), rotate the propeller to ensure no binding or
interference exists between the gear-case and propeller hub or between ,the propeller
blades and trim tab/cavitation plate.. '

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1. For all surface piercing propeller applications, check propeller for tightness every 20
hours of operation.

Performance Vent System I

The Performance Vent System: (PVS) was created to help our customers optimize
Mercury Propellers on their personal boat and unique boating conditions. PVS allows the
boater to custom tune the venting of the propeller blades to dial in the perfect acceleration
and· cruising performance.
On acceleration, exhaust is drawn out of the vent hole located behind each propeller
blade. When the next propeller blade strikes this aerated water, less force is required to
push through the aerated water verses solid water. This allows the engine RPM to rise
morerapidly. Once on plane speed is reached, water flowing over the vent holes seal the
e~haustgas in the hub, allowing tl;le propeller to again operate in solid non-aerated water.
By varying)he size of the exhaust vent hole, the rate at which the engine RPM rises can
now be controlled.
Laser II, Trophy Plus, and Tempest Plus propellers are shipped with medium PVS vent
plugs; and Mirage Plus, Offshore, Revolution 4, and HighFive propellers are shipped with
solid PVSVent plugs' offering all-around performance for most boating situations.
Acceleration Problem/Solution
1. Siow/sluggish.acceleration to plane (engine unable to push solid water away quickly).
• Solution: Increase ventilation by using a plug with larger holes.
2. Overventilation - the' propeller breaks loose allowing the engine to over-rev before
reaching plane (thare is too much air being drawn into the propeller blades).
• Solution: Decrease ventilation b.y'using a plug with smaller hole or use solid plug.

a - Solid plug (19-856622) c - Medium (19-856622 35)

b - large (19-856622 47) 9 mm (0.350 in.)
12mm(0.470 in.) d - Small (19-856622 28)
7 mm (0.280 in.)

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