3)
Hold a suitable container under the oil drain
screw. Remove the screw and drain the re-
servior. Before you reinstall the screw, re-
place the gasket with a new one. Reinstall the
screw and tighten it securely.
ADJUSTMENTS
Throttle Friction
Adjust throttle friction on your remote control to
maintain its position and prevent unwanted throttle
“creep” under normal operating conditions.
To adjust, start engine and move control handle
into FORWARD throttle range. While underway,
turn adjustment knob clockwise to increase friction.
The friction adjustment is effective only in the
FORWARD throttle range.
1
1. Oil drain screw
1
4)
Pour the recommended oil into the oil fill until
it reaches the upper mark on the dipstick. Re-
fer to Engine Specifications for crankcase
capacity.
1.
Throttle friction control
5)
Replace the oil fill cap and clean any spilled
See your DEALER for throttle friction adjustments
on your specific remote control.
oil off the engine and your skin.
6)
7)
Reinstall the upper cover.
Supply water to the cooling system and run
the engine at idle to check for leaks, especial-
ly around the oil filter, drain screw and oil fill
cap. Correct any problems.
Stop the engine and recheck crankcase oil
level using the dipstick. Add oil as indicated.
Steering Friction
The steering friction was set on your new motor be-
fore it left the factory. After the first 10 hours of ser-
vice, check to see that it is still correct; a slight drag
should be felt when turning the motor. If adjustment
is necessary, turn the adjustment screw:
8)
•
•
Clockwise to increase friction
Counterclockwise to decrease friction
1
2
1
1.
2.
Add
Full
Dispose of used oil in a reasonable manner follow-
ing all local regulations.
1.
Steering friction screw
WARNING
DO NOT overtighten for “hands-off” steer-
ing. Reduced steering control could result.
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| Tags | Johnson 15 hp, Johnson 9.9 hp, Johnson R4, Johnson RL4 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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