EMERGENCY STARTING
Be sure:
•
• Fuel hose primer bulb is firm.
• Shift lever is in NEUTRAL.
Engine is in normal operating position.
If the starter cord breaks or the starter fails, your en-
gine can be started using a piece of the starter cord
or a 9/64 in. (3.6 mm) cord about 4 ft. (1.2 m) long.
•
Throttle is at START.
Pull latch and remove engine cover.
WARNING
When using Emergency Starting proce-
dures, the start-in-neutral-only feature is
inoperative. Make sure shift lever is in NEU-
TRAL position to prevent injuries from
unexpected boat movement when the
engine starts.
The engine cover is a machinery guard. To
prevent injury from moving engine compo-
nents, keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
Prevent electric shock by keeping clear of
the ignition coils and spark plug leads when
the motor is being started or is running.
Shock can cause serious personal injury
under certain conditions.
Remove the screws that secure the manual starter.
Lift the manual starter and turn it over.
DO NOT turn flywheel by hand. Use starter
cord only.
Electric Start Models
If the battery is dead or the electric starter fails, use
the manual starter to start your engine.
1
Rope Start Models
Move tilt/run lever to RUN position. Place motor in
its normal operating position.
1.
Manual starter screws
Using a screwdriver, compress one of the two lock-
ing tabs on the starter lockout cable. At the same
time, pull the cable steadily until that tab clears the
housing. Repeat for the other locking tab. Pull the
lockout cable from the starter housing. Secure the
lockout cable in the lower engine cover, away from
moving engine parts.
1
1.
Tilt/run lever – RUN position
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- Engine Starting
| 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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