Move the tilt lock lever to the LOCK position.
IMPORTANT: The starter motor can be damaged if
operated continuously for more than 10 seconds.
Upon start-up, release the key.
If the engine did not start, release the key momen-
tarily, then try again.
BEFORE cranking your engine, connect the battery
as instructed in Battery.
WARNING
1
Do not connect electrical equipment to the
engine’s charging system. The connected
equipment and the engine could both be
damaged.
1.
Tilt lock lever in LOCK position
Move the remote control handle to NEUTRAL. Re-
fer to Shifting and Speed Control.
If your outboard does not react normally to this
starting procedure or it fails to start, refer to Trouble
Check Chart.
1
After Engine Starts
DO NOT turn the key switch to START while the en-
gine is running. Damage to the starter system could
result.
Allow the engine to idle in NEUTRAL for about 5
minutes to warm up before shifting.
IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage after start-
up do not exceed 2000 RPM in NEUTRAL. Do not
exceed 1500 RPM in NEUTRAL for extended peri-
ods of time.
Check the water pump indicator. A steady stream of
water indicates the water pump is working. If a
steady stream of water from the water pump indica-
tor is not visible, stop the engine. Refer to Engine
Overheating.
1.
NEUTRAL
WARNING
Always shift to NEUTRAL before starting
the engine to prevent sudden boat move-
ment, which can cause injury.
1
Start-up
Turn the key switch fully clockwise to the START
position. Crank the engine no longer than 10 sec-
onds.
1
1. Water pump indicator
ENGINE STOPPING
Move control handle to NEUTRAL.
Turn key switch counterclockwise to OFF. Remove
the key when the boat will be unattended.
To avoid difficulty when restarting, never stop the
engine by running it with the fuel hose disconnected
or otherwise running it out of fuel.
1.
START
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- Engine Starting
| Categories | Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
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| Tags | Johnson 30 hp, Johnson PL4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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