2004 Johnson 3.5 hp R 2-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

ENGINE STARTING
Open the fuel shut-off by turning the valve knob so
its handle is vertical.
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine indoors or without
adequate   ventilation    or   permit   exhaust
fumes   to  accumulate   in  confined   areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
which,  if  inhaled,  can  cause  serious  brain
damage or death.
1
WARNING
The engine cover is a machinery guard. DO
NOT operate your outboard with the cover
off unless you are performing maintenance,
and then be careful to keep hands, hair, and
clothing  clear  of  all  moving  parts.  Contact
with moving parts could cause injury.
2
1.
2.
Vent screw
Valve knob – OPEN position
Move the shift handle to NEUTRAL. Refer to Shift-
ing and Speed Control.
Set the throttle control lever at START.
WARNING
IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage, DO NOT
operate engine above the START position in NEU-
TRAL.
Contact with  a rotating propeller  is likely to
result in serious  injury or death. Assure the
engine and prop  area is clear of people  and
objects before  starting  engine or  operating
boat. Do  not allow anyone  near a propeller,
even when  the engine is  off. Blades can  be
sharp and the propeller can continue to turn
even after the  engine is off. Always shut  off
the engine when near people in the water.
Start-up (Cold Engine)
Starting a cold engine normally requires use of the
engine choke. Slide the choke knob all the way up
to the “Closed” position.
BEFORE START-UP
Review and follow Break-In if the engine is new.
You MUST supply water to the engine before at-
tempting  to  start   it.  Engine  damage  can  occur
quickly. Refer to Engine Overheating or Flushing.
1
2
Be sure the engine is in the normal operating posi-
tion.
WARNING
1.
2.
Throttle control lever – START position
Choke Knob – Closed position
Always  shift  to  NEUTRAL   before  starting
the  engine  to  prevent  sudden  boat  move-
ment, which could cause injury.
Open the tank vent screw by turning it fully counter-
clockwise
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- Engine Starting
Product Specification
CategoriesBRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals
Document TypeBoat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide.
Tags,
Model Year2004
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Publisherjohnson.com
Wikipedia's PageJohnson Outboards
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