2006 Johnson 30 hp PL4 4-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

CRANKCASE OIL
Initial Fill
Changing the Oil
Refer  to  Engine  Maintenance   and  Inspection
Schedule for frequency.
After  the  first  10  hours  of  operation,  replace  the
IMPORTANT:  4-Stroke  outboards  are  shipped   break-in  lubricant  with  Evinrude/Johnson  Ultra  4-
without oil in the crankcase. You must add oil to
the crankcase before starting the engine for the
first time.  It is recommended you add Evinrude/
Johnson 4-Stroke outboard oil. Refer to Changing
the Oil for acceptable substitute lubricants.
BEFORE filling the crankcase for the first time, be
sure it is empty by checking the dipstick. Refer to
Checking.
Stroke  synthetic  blend  oil.  Refer  to  10-Hour  In-
spection.
If Evinrude/Johnson Ultra 4-Stroke synthetic blend
oil   is   temporarily    unavailable,   you   may   use
Evinrude/Johnson   4-Stroke  outboard   oil   or  an
equivalent FC-W-approved 10W-40 or 10W-50 oil.
Drain (or siphon) the old oil after running the engine
to warm it. Warm oil flows more quickly and com-
After  the  first  10  hours  of  operation,  replace  the  pletely,  containing  more  suspended  sludge  than
break-in  lubricant  with  Evinrude/Johnson  Ultra  4-
Stroke  synthetic  blend  oil.  Refer  to  10-Hour  In-
spection.
cold oil. If you change the oil only once a season,
time the work so the engine contains clean oil dur-
ing storage.
Checking
CAUTION
Check the oil level when the engine is cold to en-
sure an accurate reading.
Used motor oil may be harmful. Avoid pro-
longed  and   repeated  skin  contact.   Wash
affected skin with soap and water.
1)
2)
3)
Place the engine in a vertical position and re-
move the upper engine cover.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and install
it.
1)
2)
Place the engine in a vertical position and re-
move the upper engine cover.
Unscrew and remove the oil fill cap.
Remove the dipstick again and locate the line
of oil. If the line of oil is not between the ADD
and  the  FULL  marks,  you  must  add  or  re-
move oil as indicated.
1
1.
2.
Add
Full
1.
Oil fill cap
4)
Securely install the dipstick and wipe up any
spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: Operating the engine with too much
or too little oil in the crankcase will damage it.
Maintenance - 37
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CategoriesJohnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals
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Model Year2006
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