Center the motor on the boat’s transom and over
the transom plate if one is used. Tighten the clamp
screws BY HAND ONLY.
Drill two 11/32 in. (8,7 mm) holes through the boat’s
transom on each side of the motor using the stern
bracket holes as guides.
Retighten clamp screws. Install the large washers
and two of the locknuts on the bottom bolts. Install
the small washers and the other two locknuts on the
top bolts. Tighten all nuts securely.
1
2
1
3
1.
2.
3.
Clamp screws
Small washers
Large washers
1.
Drill transom holes
Apply a good waterproof caulk to bolt shanks. Insert
the bolts through the stern bracket and transom.
Loosen clamp screws and apply caulk on and
around bolts between stern brackets and transom
to keep water out of the drilled holes.
After 30 minutes of operation, retighten clamp
screws by hand. DO NOT use tools to tighten clamp
screws. Check clamp screws regularly.
WARNING
When replacing bolts, screws, or other fas-
teners, use Johnson parts or parts of equiv-
alent strength and material.
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| Tags | Johnson 55 hp, Johnson WPL |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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