TILT SUPPORT
Engage
MOORING
You may moor your boat with the motor’s gearcase
out of the water by using its tilt feature. Refer to Tilt
Support.
Raise the motor to full TILT position. Refer to Tilt-
ing. After initial engagement of tilt support, tilt out-
board fully and push tilt support bracket to “lock”
position.
FLUSHING
DANGER
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.
See your Dealer for a flushing device designed to fit
your engine. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for
installing and using it.
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Outboard — Running
1.
Tilt support bracket – lock position
WARNING
Disengage
Tilt motor fully and pull tilt support bracket to “un-
lock” position.
Prevent injury from contact with rotating
propeller; remove the propeller before
flushing.
1)
Place the engine in vertical position in a well-
ventilated area with good drainage.
Install flushing device and garden hose.
Place the shift lever in NEUTRAL with the
propeller removed.
2)
3)
4)
Start the water — keep pressure between 20
to 40 psi (140 to 300 kPa).
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1.
Tilt support lever – unlock position
Move tilt/run lever to RUN position.
Gently lower outboard to RUN position.
PROPELLER SELECTION
To select the correct propeller for your boating ap-
plication, your boat and motor MUST be water test-
ed. See your Dealer for assistance.
Refer to Propeller, before removing or installing
propeller.
1.
2.
Flushing device
Water pump indicator
IMPORTANT: The correct propeller for your boat,
under normal load conditions, will allow the engine
to run near the midpoint of the RPM operating
range at full throttle. Refer to Engine Specifica-
tions.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 2-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Tags | Johnson 55 hp |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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