2004 Johnson 6 8 hp R RL 2-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

FLUSHING
ENGINE OVERHEATING
IMPORTANT: Do not run your engine — even for a
brief start-up — without supplying water to it. Refer
to Flushing.
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.
While boating, the engine’s water intakes must stay
completely submerged and unobstructed. Observe
proper transom height and trim angle. While the en-
gine is running, the engine’s water pump indicator
must discharge a steady stream of water. Check
the  indicator  often,  especially  when  operating  in
weeds, muddy and debris-laden water, and at ex-
treme trim angles.
WARNING
1
Prevent  injury  from   contact  with  rotating
propeller by removing the propeller before
flushing.
Flush your engine for at least five minutes with fresh
water as soon as possible after each use in salty,
polluted or brackish water to minimize the formation
of deposits that can clog cooling passages.
Run the engine in a large container of water, such
as  a  30-gallon  garbage  can.  If  needed,  insert  a
board between the rim of the can and the engine’s
clamp screws for thickness. Be sure water covers
the engine’s water intakes.
1.
Water intakes
If the stream of water from the water pump indicator
becomes intermittent or stops, reduce speed to idle
and:
Shift to NEUTRAL
SHUT OFF the engine;
Raise the engine;
Clean the water intakes and the water pump indi-
cator; and
Restart engine and run at idle.
If cleaning the screens and indicator does not re-
store the water pump indicator’s steady discharge,
SHUT OFF the motor and do not attempt to operate
it. See your DEALER.
If you succeed in restoring the water pump indica-
tor’s steady discharge, continue to IDLE the engine
until it cools.
Requirements
After  an   engine  overheat,  have   your  DEALER
torque the cylinder head and exhaust cover screws
and  DETERMINE  THE  CAUSE  OF  THE  OVER-
HEAT.
Well-ventilated area.
Propeller removed.
Water level 4 in. (10 cm) above the antiventilation
plate.
Shift handle in NEUTRAL and engine in the nor-
mal operating position.
Engine running at fast idle only.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage, do not run out-
board above fast idle. Water must flow from the wa-
ter  pump  indicator.  If  it  does  not,  shut  OFF  the
engine and investigate. Refer to Engine Overheat-
ing.
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- Operation
Product Specification
CategoriesBRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals
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Model Year2004
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