3)
Hold a suitable container under the oil drain
screw. Remove the screw and drain the re-
servior. Before you reinstall the screw, replace
the gasket with a new one. Reinstall the screw
and tighten it securely.
Cleaning the Oil Filter
IMPORTANT: After the first 10 hours of operation
and every 100 operating hours (or annually, if first),
clean the oil filter.
1)
Remove the choke knob from the choke lever
link.
1
1
1.
Oil drain screw
4)
Pour the recommended oil into the oil fill until it
reaches the upper mark on the dipstick. Refer
to Engine Specifications for crankcase ca-
pacity.
Replace the oil fill cap and clean any spilled oil
off the engine and your skin.
1.
Choke knob
2)
Loosen the two front lower engine cover screws
until they are free of their seats in the starboard
cover. Use the choke knob opening to access
the lower screw.
5)
6)
7)
Reinstall the upper cover.
Supply water to the cooling system and run the
engine at idle to check for leaks, especially
around the oil filter, drain screw, and oil fill cap.
Correct any problems.
8)
Stop the engine and recheck crankcase oil lev-
el using the dipstick. Add oil as indicated.
2
1
1.
2.
Front lower engine cover screw
Choke knob opening
Dispose of used oil in a reasonable manner follow-
ing all local regulations.
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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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