Cold Engine
Pull the choke knob out fully.
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1
1.
NEUTRAL
IMPORTANT: If your outboard does not react nor-
mally to this starting procedure or fails to start, refer
to Trouble Check Chart.
1.
Choke knob
Warm Engine
After Engine Starts
DO NOT use choke. Use of the choke in warm
weather or on a warm engine will cause engine
flooding and hard starting.
After the outboard starts — if it was used, push the
choke in gradually
Check the 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 outboard. Refer to Engine
Overheating.
START-UP
WARNING
Start engine with shift lever in NEUTRAL.
Attempting to manually start the engine
while in gear may damage parts or cause
the start-in-neutral-only feature to become
inoperative.
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While seated, grasp the starter handle and pull
slowly until starter engages, then pull hard. Repeat,
if needed, until motor starts. To prevent damage to
starter assembly, allow starter cord to rewind be-
fore releasing starter handle.
1.
Water pump indicator
IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage, after start-
up, do not exceed one-half throttle (less than 2000
RPM) in NEUTRAL for extended periods of time.
Engine Starting - 21
| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Johnson 6 hp, Johnson R4, Johnson RL4 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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