Screws, bolts, nuts — Tighten
any
that
are
Lubrication — Refer to Lubrication to drain and
refill the gearcase and for lubricating points on the
engine.
Touch up painted surfaces and wax the engine’s
exterior. Store the engine on the boat (or an engine
stand) in a vertical, self-draining position.
loose.
Propeller — Remove and examine. If damaged,
see your DEALER. Clean the propeller shaft and lu-
bricate it. Refer to Propeller.
Gearcase speedometer pickup, if equipped —
If you cannot store the engine in the recommended
Disconnect the speedometer hose at the upper vertical position, be sure the cooling system is
connection. With air pressure no more than 25 psi
(167 kPa), blow all water from the gearcase speed-
drained completely.
ometer pickup system. Reconnect speedometer IMPORTANT: Never place the gearcase higher
pickup after all the water has been removed.
than the powerhead. Any water remaining in the ex-
haust passages can run into the cylinders and
cause serious damage.
If you remove an "installed" engine, examine all
hardware you loosened or removed from the en-
gine and its steering, throttle, and shift systems.
Replace damaged or missing parts with Evinrude/
Johnson Genuine Parts, or equivalent.
Battery — Remove it, clean it, check its condition
and water level, then charge it. Store it in a place
that’s cool and dry, out of direct sunlight. Check the
water level and charge it periodically during the
storage period.
Portable fuel tank — Disconnect the hose from
the tank. Remove the hose from the engine if the fit-
ting is a quick-disconnect. If not, and the hose is se-
cured to the engine, leave it connected. Secure the
hose to protect it.
WARNING
Store fuel tanks in a well-ventilated area,
away from heat and open flame. Prevent
escape of liquid or vapors which could acci-
dentally ignite. Close the filler cap vent
screw, if equipped. Be sure the discon-
nected fuel hose does not drip.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Johnson 200 hp, Johnson 225 hp, Johnson CX4, Johnson CZ4, Johnson PX4, Johnson PZ4 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Publisher | johnson.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Johnson Outboards |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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