When ready to shift, move the control handle back
to NEUTRAL. Engine speed will reduce and the
shift function will automatically engage for move-
ment into FORWARD or REVERSE.
On models with QuikStart electronic starting or fuel
injection, use the Fast Idle in NEUTRAL feature
only to clear a flooded condition. Refer to Trouble
Check Chart.
EMERGENCY STARTING
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 sudden boat
movement when engine starts.
Loosen the screw securing the flywheel cover and
remove the flywheel cover.
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DO NOT use jumper cables and a booster
battery to start engine.
DO NOT charge a battery in the boat with an
external charger. Fumes vented during
either operation can lead to an explosion.
The engine cover is a machinery guard. To
prevent injury from moving engine compo-
nents, keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
DO NOT turn flywheel by hand. Use starter
cord only.
1.
Flywheel cover screw
Connect the fuel hose to the fuel connector.
If the electric starter fails or the battery’s voltage is
too low to power the starter, use the cord from the
supplied tool kit and these instructions to start your
engine manually.
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IMPORTANT: The battery must have enough re-
serve voltage to activate the electric pump or the
engine will not start using the emergency starting
procedures. Do your best to determine battery sta-
tus by listening for the electric fuel pump audible cy-
cle before continuing the emergency starting
procedures. The electric fuel pump cycles each
time the key switch is turned from OFF to ON.
Place key switch in OFF position with the motor in
normal operating position. Refer to Power Trim
and Tilt.
Move the control handle to NEUTRAL, then remove
engine cover.
1.
Fuel hose to fuel connector
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- Engine Starting
| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Tags | Johnson 60 hp, Johnson 70 hp, Johnson PL4 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
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