ENGINE STARTING
Built-In Fuel Tank
DANGER
Open the vent screw on the fuel tank cap.
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Clockwise to close.
Counterclockwise to open.
DO NOT run the engine indoors or without
adequate ventilation or permit exhaust
fumes to accumulate in confined areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
which, if inhaled, can cause serious brain
damage or death.
WARNING
The engine cover is a machinery guard. DO
NOT operate your outboard with the cover
off unless you are performing maintenance,
and then be careful to keep hands, hair, and
clothing clear of all moving parts. Contact
with moving parts could cause injury.
Turn the fuel shut-off valve aft. Fuel will flow from
the built-in tank.
2
WARNING
Contact with a rotating propeller is likely to
result in serious injury or death. Assure the
engine and prop area is clear of people and
objects before starting engine or operating
boat. Do not allow anyone near a propeller,
even when the engine is off. Blades can be
sharp and the propeller can continue to turn
even after the engine is off. Always shut off
the engine when near people in the water.
1.
2.
Fuel shut-off valve
Built-in tank
Portable Fuel Tank (5 and 6 HP Models)
BEFORE START-UP
Connect the fuel hose to the fuel connector.
Verify crankcase oil level before start-up. Refer to
Crankcase Oil.
Review and follow Break-In (10 hours) if the en-
gine is new.
You MUST supply water to the engine before at-
tempting to start it. Engine damage can occur
quickly. Refer to Engine Overheating or Flushing.
Be sure the engine is in the normal operating posi-
tion. Refer to Tilting.
Engine Starting - 19
| 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 4 hp, Johnson 5 hp, Johnson 6 hp, Johnson R4, Johnson RL4 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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| Publisher | johnson.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Johnson Outboards |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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