3)
4)
Fully steer the outboard to the starboard side.
Hold a suitable container under the oil drain
screw. Remove the screw and drain the re-
servior. Before you reinstall the screw, re-
place the gasket with a new one. Reinstall the
screw and tighten it securely.
ADJUSTMENTS
Throttle Friction
Adjust until a slight drag is felt when accelerating or
decelerating only. DO NOT overtighten. If adjust-
ment is necessary, turn the adjustment screw:
•
•
Clockwise to increase friction
Counterclockwise to decrease friction
1
5)
6)
Pour the recommended oil into the oil fill until
it reaches the upper mark on the dipstick. Re-
fer to Engine Specifications for crankcase
capacity.
Replace the oil fill cap and clean any spilled
oil off the engine and your skin.
1.
Throttle friction screw
Steering Friction
7)
8)
Reinstall the upper cover.
The steering friction was set on your new motor be-
fore it left the factory. After the first 10 hours of ser-
vice, check to see that it is still correct; a slight drag
should be felt when turning the motor. If adjustment
is necessary, turn the adjustment screw:
Supply water to the cooling system and run
the engine at idle to check for leaks, especial-
ly around the oil filter, drain screw and oil fill
cap. Correct any problems.
Stop the engine and recheck crankcase oil
level using the dipstick. Add oil as indicated.
9)
•
•
Clockwise to increase friction
Counterclockwise to decrease friction
2
1
1
1.
2.
Upper limit
Lower limit
1.
Steering friction screw
Dispose of used oil in a reasonable manner follow-
ing all local regulations.
WARNING
DO NOT overtighten for “hands-off” steer-
ing. Reduced steering control could result.
Maintenance - 35
| 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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