ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE
Routine maintenance is necessary for all mechanized products. Periodic maintenance contributes to the
product’s life span. The following maintenance chart provides guidelines for engine maintenance and in-
spection scheduled to be performed by you and/or by an authorized Dealer. The schedule should be ad-
justed according to operating conditions and use.
The recommended lubricants have been formulated to protect bearings, gears and engine components.
They must be used to avoid damage caused by improper lubrication.
IMPORTANT: Schedules for rental operations, commercial applications or high hour use will require
greater frequency of inspection and maintenance.
Engine Maintenance and Inspection Schedule
Frequency
Engine Care
Product
Description
Swivel bracket, inspect and lubricate (1)
7
7
7
7
7
4
Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Throttle linkage, inspect and lubricate (1)
Clamp screws, lubricate (1)
Shift lever, lubricate (1)
Steering bracket, lubricate (1)
Lubrication and corrosion protection for metallic
components
Anticorrosion anodes and bonding wires, verify
operation
O
D
Water intake screens, verify condition
Overboard water pump indicator, verify operation
Steering friction check, adjust/tighten
Throttle and shift operation, verify function
Emergency stop circuit and lanyard, verify function
Crankcase oil level, check
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
D
D
D
D
D
D
Flush cooling system
Clamp screws, tighten
Emergency start cord, onboard and inspect
Operator’s Guide, onboard
Engine upper and lower motor covers, clean and wax
Operator’s Guide, review
O
O
Fuel components, inspect and repair leaks (2)
Fastener inspection, tighten loosened components
Thermostat, verify operation (2)
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
Engine to transom mounting hardware, re-torque
Electrical and ignition wires and connections, inspect
Gearcase lubricant replace
5
Powerhead synchronization and linkage, inspect (2)
Crankcase oil, replace
11
Crankcase oil filter, replace
D
Maintenance - 41
| 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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