SHALLOW-WATER DRIVE
Flip down shallow-water drive lever.
WARNING
When in shallow-water drive, your motor
has no protection from the effects of under-
water impact.
Operate your motor in FORWARD and ONLY
at slow speed. The motor can tilt up forcibly
and drop suddenly if it hits an underwater
object or if you shift to REVERSE and apply
throttle. You could lose control.
1
The motor’s depth in shallow-water drive is con-
trolled by the position of the motor angle adjusting
rod. Relocate the motor angle adjusting rod if nec-
essary. Refer to Motor Angle Adjustment.
1. Shallow-water drive lever
Slowly, lower motor until shallow-water drive brack-
ets rests against angle adjusting rod.
Slow the engine and shift to NEUTRAL before en-
gaging or disengaging shallow-water drive.
IMPORTANT: Check often that water intakes are
completely submerged and the water pump indica-
tor is discharging a steady stream of water.
Engage
Move tilt/run lever to the TILT position.
Disengage
Move tilt/run lever to the RUN position.
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2
2
1
1
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2.
Tilt/run lever – TILT position
NEUTRAL
1.
2.
Tilt/run lever – RUN position
NEUTRAL
Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and tilt motor half-
way.
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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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