2004 Johnson 8 hp R4 RL4 4-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

If equipped, tighten clamp screws by hand, NOT
with tools.
Installing the Outboard
Adjust the motor angle so the antiventilation plate is
parallel with the boat bottom. Refer to Motor Angle
Adjustment.
The  resulting  position  of  the  antiventilation  plate
must be no higher than the boat’s bottom and no
lower than 2 in. (5,1 cm) below it.
WARNING
The  outboard  must  be  correctly  installed.
Failure   to  correctly   install   the   outboard
could result in serious injury, death or prop-
erty damage. We strongly recommend that
your   DEALER   install   your   outboard    to
ensure proper installation.
If the resulting position of the antiventilation plate is
above or below the 0 to 2 in. (0 to 5,1 cm) range, the
engine shaft length must be changed or the boat’s
transom must be modified.
If you install and operate the engine:
IMPORTANT:  Follow  all  directions  carefully.  The
engine’s warranty will not cover product damage or
failure that results from incorrect engine installation.
Lower than recommended — Serious powerhead
damage could result from water entry into the lower
engine cover or overloading from an under-revving
propeller at wide open throttle.
WARNING
Higher than recommended — Serious powerhead
damage could result from inadequate cooling or an
over-revving  propeller.  Propeller  ventilation  (slip-
page) often occurs, resulting in poor boat perfor-
mance.
Even  if  equipped  with  clamp  screws,  your
engine must be bolted to the boat to prevent
it  from  “working  off  the  transom”  during
operation.
On a specialty hull, non-planing  hull, or on a boat
with a curved transom, these guidelines might not
apply. See your DEALER for special installation in-
formation.
Center the engine on the boat’s transom (or mount-
ing bracket) and tighten the clamp screws by hand,
NOT with tools. See your DEALER for an accesso-
ry transom plate to protect the boat’s transom.
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Product Specification
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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