2004 Johnson 6 hp R4 RL4 4-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

Propeller  —  Remove and examine. If damaged,
see your DEALER. Clean the propeller shaft and lu-
bricate it. Refer to Propeller.
WARNING
Lubrication  —  Refer to Lubrication to drain and
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.
If you cannot store the engine in the recommended
vertical  position,  be  sure  the  cooling  system   is
drained completely.
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.
Engine Oil  —  Check the engine oil level. Refer to
Crankcase Oil and Filter.
With the propeller removed, check the gearcase for
leakage. If leakage is evident, the gearcase seals
should be replaced. See your DEALER.
IMPORTANT:  Never  place  the  gearcase  higher
than the powerhead. Any water remaining in the ex-
haust  passages  can  run  into  the  cylinders   and    Anticorrosion anodes —  Check condition. Refer
cause serious damage.
to Anticorrosion Anodes.
If  you  remove  an  "installed"  engine,  examine  all
hardware you loosened or removed from the en-
Install the propeller unless you will run the engine
on a flusher for your pre-season servicing. If so, in-
gine  and  its  steering,  throttle,  and  shift  systems.  stall  the propeller  after you shut OFF   the  engine
Replace damaged or missing parts with Evinrude/
Johnson Genuine Parts, or equivalent.
and disconnect the flusher. Refer to Flushing.
Refer to Propeller to install the propeller.
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.
WARNING
Prevent  injury  from   contact  with  rotating
propeller;   remove    the    propeller   before
flushing.
WARNING
Store  fuel  tanks  in  a  well-ventilated   area,
away  from  heat  and  open  flame.   Prevent
escape of liquid or vapors which could acci-
dentally  ignite.   Close  the   filler  cap   vent
screw,  if   equipped.  Be   sure  the   discon-
nected fuel hose does not drip.
Top off fuel tank with fresh fuel.
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.
Observe water  pump  operation.  Water must  flow
from the water pump indicator in a steady stream. If
it does not, shut OFF the engine and investigate.
Refer to Engine Overheating.
PRE-SEASON SERVICE
Stop  the  engine  and  check  the  fuel  system  for
leaks.
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.
WARNING
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.
Failure to check for fuel leakage could allow
a leak to go undetected, resulting in fire or
explosion.
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CategoriesBRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals
Document TypeBoat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide.
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Model Year2004
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