EMERGENCY STARTING
Be sure:
•
• Fuel hose primer bulb is firm.
• Shift lever is in NEUTRAL.
Engine is in normal operating position.
If the starter cord breaks or the starter fails, your en-
gine can be started using a piece of the starter cord
or a 9/64 in. (3.6 mm) cord about 4 ft. (1.2 m) long.
•
Throttle is at START.
Pull latch and remove engine cover.
WARNING
When using Emergency Starting proce-
dures, the start-in-neutral-only feature is
inoperative. Make sure shift lever is in NEU-
TRAL position to prevent injuries from
unexpected
engine starts.
boat movement when the
The engine cover is a machinery guard. To
prevent injury from moving engine compo-
nents, keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
Prevent electric shock by keeping clear of
the ignition coils and spark plug leads when
the motor is being started or is running.
Shock can cause serious personal injury
under certain conditions.
DO NOT turn flywheel by hand. Use starter
cord only.
Move tilt/run lever to RUN position. Place motor in
its normal operating position.
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Tilt/run lever – RUN position
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| 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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