2005 Johnson 55 hp 2-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

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.
Counterclockwise to increase speed; or
Clockwise to decrease speed.
Shifting
1
With the engine   running, twist  the throttle grip to
SHIFT or slower.
Move the shift lever briskly and decisively to FOR-
WARD or REVERSE.
2
3
2
1.
2.
Decrease speed
Increase speed
EMERGENCY STARTING
If the starter cord breaks or the starter fails, your en-
gine can be started using a piece of the starter cord
or a 1/4 in (6 mm) cord about 4 ft. (1.2 m) long.
1
1.
2.
3.
Shift lever
FORWARD
REVERSE
WARNING
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
Do not operate motor in REVERSE with the
tilt/run lever in TILT. Motor may tilt out of the
water, resulting in loss of control.
The engine cover is a machinery guard. To
prevent injury from moving engine compo-
nents, keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
IMPORTANT: Before moving the shift lever, reduce
throttle to SHIFT speed or slower, then pause until
motor slows to idle speed and boat has slowed.
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.
20
- Engine Starting
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