ENGINE STOPPING
Twist the throttle grip to SHIFT position or slower.
Move shift lever to NEUTRAL.
3
2
Press the STOP button until the engine stops run-
ning. If equipped, close the vent screw on the fuel
tank’s filler cap.
1
1
1.
2.
3.
Shift lever
FORWARD
REVERSE
WARNING
1
Do not operate motor in REVERSE with the
tilt/run lever in TILT. Motor may tilt out of the
water, resulting in loss of control.
1.
STOP button
To avoid difficulty when restarting, never stop the
engine by running it with the fuel hose disconnected
or otherwise running it out of fuel. Refer to Storing IMPORTANT: Before moving the shift lever, reduce
and Carrying and Transporting.
throttle to SHIFT speed or slower, then pause until
motor slows to idle speed and boat has slowed.
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
Speed Control
IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of all
control and engine systems before leaving the
dock. DO NOT shift the engine into FORWARD or
REVERSE while it is shut OFF.
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip:
•
•
Counterclockwise to increase speed; or
Clockwise to decrease speed.
Shifting
1
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip to
SHIFT or slower.
Move the shift lever briskly and decisively to FOR-
WARD or REVERSE. Position NEUTRAL by align-
ing the white dot on the shift lever link with the edge
of the opening in the lower engine cover.
2
1.
2.
Decrease speed
Increase speed
Engine Starting - 23
| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Johnson 8 hp, Johnson R4, Johnson RL4 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Publisher | johnson.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Johnson Outboards |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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