Lubrication — Refer to Lubrication to drain and Anticorrosion anodes — Check condition. Refer
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.
to Anti-corrosion Anodes.
Install the propeller unless you will run the engine to
flush it for your pre-season servicing. If so, install
the propeller after you shut OFF the engine and
complete the flushing.
If you cannot store the engine in the recommended
vertical position, be sure the cooling system is
drained completely.
Refer to Propeller to install the propeller.
WARNING
IMPORTANT: Never place the gearcase higher
than the powerhead. Any water remaining in the ex-
haust passages can run into the cylinders and
cause serious damage.
Prevent accidental contact with a rotating
propeller; always remove it when flushing
the engine.
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.
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.
PRE-SEASON SERVICE
Observe water pump operation. Water must flow
from the water pump indicator in a steady stream. If
it doesn’t, shut off the engine and investigate. Refer
to Engine Overheating.
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.
Stop the engine and check the fuel system for
leaks.
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.
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage could allow
a leak to go undetected, resulting in fire or
explosion.
WARNING
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.
With the propeller removed, check the gearcase for
leakage. If leakage is evident, the gearcase seals
should be replaced. See your DEALER.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Johnson 6 hp, Johnson 8 hp, Johnson R, Johnson RL |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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