While seated, grasp the starter handle and pull
slowly until starter engages, then pull hard. Allow
starter cord to rewind before releasing the handle to
prevent damage to starter.
ENGINE STOPPING
Twist the throttle grip to SHIFT position or slower.
Move shift lever to NEUTRAL.
Press the STOP button until the engine stops run-
ning. If equipped, close the vent screw on the fuel
tank’s filler cap.
1
1.
NEUTRAL
1
Repeat as needed until engine starts.
After engine starts, push choke knob in gradually
until engine is running smoothly.
1.
STOP button
IMPORTANT: If your outboard doesn’t react nor- To avoid difficulty when restarting, never stop the
mally to the starting procedure or it fails to start, re-
fer to Trouble Check Chart.
engine by running it with the fuel hose disconnected
or otherwise running it out of fuel. Refer to Storing
and Carrying and Transporting.
After Engine Starts
WARNING
Check water pump indicator. A steady stream of
water indicates the water pump is working. If a
steady stream of water from the water pump indica-
tor is not visible, stop the engine. Refer to Engine
Overheating.
If you tilt the engine and leave it tilted, close
the fuel tank vent screw (turn clockwise).
Failure to do so might allow fuel leakage
which could lead to explosion or fire.
Start-up (Warm Engine)
Follow the cold engine starting procedure except a
warm engine does not normally require use of the
choke. If your engine fails to start, then use the
choke.
Engine Starting - 19
| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Tags | Johnson 6 hp, Johnson 8 hp, Johnson R, Johnson RL |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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