Propeller — Remove and examine. If damaged,
see your DEALER. Clean the propeller shaft and lu-
bricate it. Refer to Propeller.
WARNING
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.
If you cannot store the engine in the recommended
vertical position, be sure the cooling system is
drained completely.
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.
Engine Oil — Check the engine oil level. Refer to
Crankcase Oil.
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 Anticorrosion anodes — Check condition. Refer
cause serious damage.
to Anticorrosion Anodes.
If you remove an "installed" engine, examine all
hardware you loosened or removed from the en-
Install the propeller unless you will run the engine
on a flusher for your pre-season servicing. If so, in-
gine and its steering, throttle, and shift systems. stall the propeller after you shut OFF the engine
Replace damaged or missing parts with Evinrude/
Johnson Genuine Parts, or equivalent.
and disconnect the flusher. Refer to Flushing.
Refer to Propeller to install the propeller.
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
Prevent accidental contact with a rotating
propeller; always remove it when using a
flusher to run the engine.
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.
Top off fuel tank with fresh fuel.
Follow Engine Starting and start the engine. Let it
idle while you:
Observe running quality – if poor, refer to Trouble
Check Chart or see your DEALER.
Observe water pump operation. Water must flow
from the water pump indicator in a steady stream. If
it does not, shut OFF the engine and investigate.
Refer to Engine Overheating.
PRE-SEASON SERVICE
Stop the engine and check the fuel system for
leaks.
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.
WARNING
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.
Failure to check for fuel leakage could allow
a leak to go undetected, resulting in fire or
explosion.
Maintenance - 33
| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Tags | Johnson 4 hp, Johnson 5 hp, Johnson R4, Johnson RL4 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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