SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
Speed Control
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip:
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.
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•
Counterclockwise to increase speed
Clockwise to decrease speed
1
2
Shifting
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip to
IDLE position.
Move the shift lever briskly and completely FOR-
WARD or REVERSE.
3
1
2
1.
2.
3.
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Throttle grip
EMERGENCY STARTING
1.
2.
REVERSE
FORWARD
WARNING
Before shifting into NEUTRAL while boating, twist
the throttle grip to IDLE position, then wait until the
engine slows to idle and the boat slows.
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.
WARNING
The engine cover is a machinery guard. To
prevent injury from moving engine compo-
nents, keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
Exercise caution and use minimal speed
when operating the boat in reverse. Be sure
the shift lever is in desired position before
accelerating.
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.
DO NOT turn flywheel by hand. Use starter
cord only.
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- Engine Starting
| 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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