2006 Johnson 30 hp PL4 4-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

IF the S.L.O.W. protection system activates and the
stream from the water pump indicator becomes in-
termittent or stops, reduce speed to idle and:
TILT SUPPORT
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use   the tilt support lever
while trailering. Refer to Trailering.
Shift to NEUTRAL;
SHUT OFF the engine;
Tilt the motor up;
Clean the intake screens and four small gearcase
holes of any blockage;
WARNING
Always use the power tilt to lift and support
the  motor  BEFORE  you  disengage  the  tilt
support  lever.  If  oil  pressure  is  lost  while
using  the  tilt  support  lever,  the  motor  can
drop  suddenly  when  the  support  is  disen-
gaged. If the power tilt will not lift the motor,
do not attempt to force the tilt lever from its
position  on  the  stern   brackets.  See  your
Dealer.
Clean the water pump indicator of any blockage;
Lower the motor; and
Restart the engine and run at idle.
IF cleaning the screens and indicator does not re-
store the water pump indicator’s steady discharge,
SHUT OFF the engine and do not attempt to oper-
ate it. See your Dealer.
IF cleaning the screens and indicator does restore
the water pump indicator’s steady discharge, you
might have to run for two minutes in NEUTRAL to
allow the engine to cool.
Engage the tilt support lever if you intend to leave
the motor tilted for a period of time:
Tilt the motor UP using the trailering tilt switch.
Flip the tilt support lever down.
IMPORTANT: You must restore cooling to the en-
gine to avoid serious engine damage.
After any overheat, have your Dealer:
Torque the cylinder head screws.
Inspect the water pump for excessive wear or dam-
age.
Inspect the thermostats.
Inspect the engine for leaks.
TRAILERING
WARNING
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1.
•  Lower the motor until the tilt   support lever rests
solidly on the stern brackets.
Tilt support lever
Keep  everyone  clear   of  stern  area  when
raising  or lowering  the  outboard. Personal
injury or death  can result from  contact with
moving parts of the outboard.
Disengage the tilt support lever:
Tilt the motor UP.
Flip the tilt support level up.
Lower the motor to operating position.
Trailer your boat with  the motor in a   vertical posi-
tion. If your trailer does not provide adequate road
clearance, the motor can be trailered by   using an
accessory trailering bracket. See your Dealer.
DO NOT use the tilt support when trailering.
IMPORTANT: Whenever using an accessory traile-
ring bracket, the motor must be restrained. Bounc-
ing  during  transport  will  damage  the  motor  and
boat’s transom.
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CategoriesJohnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals
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Model Year2006
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