CRANKCASE OIL AND FILTER
Initial Fill
Changing the Oil
Refer to Engine Maintenance and Inspection
Schedule for frequency.
After the first 10 hours of operation, replace the
IMPORTANT: 4-Stroke outboards are shipped break-in lubricant with Evinrude/Johnson ultra 4-
without oil in the crankcase. You must add oil to
the crankcase before starting the engine for the
first time. It is recommended you add Evinrude/
Johnson 4-Stroke outboard oil. Refer to Changing
the Oil for acceptable substitute lubricants.
BEFORE filling the crankcase for the first time, be
sure it is empty by checking the dipstick. Refer to
Checking.
Stroke synthetic blend oil. Refer to 10-Hour In-
spection.
If Evinrude/Johnson ultra 4-Stroke synthetic blend
oil is temporarily unavailable, you may use
Evinrude/Johnson 4-Stroke outboard oil or an
equivalent FC-W-approved 10W-40 or 10W-50 oil.
Drain (or siphon) the old oil after running the engine
to warm it. Warm oil flows more quickly and com-
After the first 10 hours of operation, replace the pletely, containing more suspended sludge than
break-in lubricant with Evinrude/Johnson ultra 4-
Stroke synthetic blend oil. Refer to 10-Hour In-
spection.
cold oil. If you change the oil only once a season,
time the work so the engine contains clean oil dur-
ing storage.
Checking
WARNING
Check the oil level when the engine is cold to en-
sure an accurate reading.
Used motor oil may be harmful. Avoid pro-
longed and repeated skin contact. Wash
affected skin with soap and water.
1)
Place the engine in a vertical position and re-
move the upper engine cover.
2)
3)
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and install it.
Remove the dipstick again and locate the line
of oil. If the line of oil is not between the LOW
and FULL marks, you must add or remove oil
as indicated.
1)
2)
Place the engine in a vertical position and re-
move the upper engine cover.
Unscrew and remove the oil fill cap.
1
1
2
1.
2.
FULL
LOW
1.
Oil fill cap
4)
Securely install the dipstick and wipe up any
spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: Operating the engine with too much
or too little oil in the crankcase will damage it.
Maintenance - 37
| 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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