2004 Johnson 25 30 hp E EL 2-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

Storage Fogging Oil  —  Following instructions on
the can, fog the engine.
PRE-SEASON SERVICE
Ignition, oil, and fuel systems  —  Check for mis-
placed leads and damaged or deteriorated parts.
Be sure starter solenoid terminal boot and all con-
nectors are in place.
Remove your outboard from storage and prepare it
for a season of reliable service by performing a gen-
eral check and a few preventive maintenance pro-
cedures.
Examine  all  loosened  or  removed  hardware  and
any steering, throttle, and shift systems. Replace
damaged or missing parts with Evinrude/Johnson
Genuine Parts or equivalent.
Fuel filter  —  Clean.
Screws, bolts, nuts  —  Tighten
loose.
any    that    are
Propeller  —  Remove and examine. If damaged,
see your DEALER. Clean the propeller shaft and lu-
bricate it. Refer to Propeller.
WARNING
Failure  to  carefully  reattach  the  outboard
and its control systems with factory-speci-
fied  hardware  can  result  in  sudden,  unex-
pected loss of boat control.
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.
With the propeller removed, check the gearcase for
leakage. If leakage  is evident,  the gearcase  seals
should be replaced. See your DEALER.
IMPORTANT:  Never  place  the  gearcase  higher
than the powerhead. Any water remaining in the ex-
haust  passages  can  run  into  the  cylinders   and
cause serious damage.
Anticorrosion anodes  —  Check condition. Refer
to Anticorrosion Anodes.
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.
Install the propeller unless you will run the engine
on a flusher for your pre-season servicing. If so, in-
stall the propeller after you shut OFF     the engine
and disconnect the flusher. Refer to Flushing.
Refer to Propeller to install the propeller.
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.
WARNING
Prevent  injury  from   contact  with  rotating
propeller;   remove    the    propeller   before
flushing.
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.
Top off fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Battery  —  Charge fully and install.  Refer to Bat-
tery.
WARNING
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.
Do  not  use  a  booster  battery  and  jumper
cables  to  start  the  engine.  Fumes  vented
can  cause  explosion  and  fire,  resulting  in
property damage, serious injury, or death.
Maintenance - 33
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CategoriesBRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals
Document TypeBoat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide.
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Model Year2004
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