PRE-SEASON SERVICE
CRANKCASE OIL
Remove your outboard from storage and prepare it
for a season of reliable service by performing a gen-
eral check and a few preventive maintenance pro-
cedures.
Initial Fill
IMPORTANT: 4-Stroke outboards are shipped
without oil in the crankcase. You must add oil to
the crankcase before starting the engine for the
Examine all loosened or removed hardware and
any steering, throttle, and shift systems. Replace first time. It is recommended you add Evinrude/
damaged or missing parts with Evinrude/Johnson Johnson 4-Stroke outboard oil. Refer to Changing
Genuine Parts or equivalent.
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.
WARNING
After the first 10 hours of operation, replace the
break-in lubricant with Evinrude/Johnson Ultra 4-
Stroke synthetic blend oil. Refer to 10-Hour In-
spection.
Failure to carefully reattach the outboard
and its control systems with factory-speci-
fied hardware can result in sudden, unex-
pected loss of boat control.
Checking
Engine Oil — Check the engine oil level. Refer to
Crankcase Oil.
Check the oil level when the engine is cold to en-
sure an accurate reading.
With the propeller removed, check the gearcase for
leakage. If leakage is evident, the gearcase seals
should be replaced. See your Dealer.
1)
2)
Place the engine in a vertical position.
Check the oil level through the oil level in-
spection window.
Anticorrosion anodes — Check condition. Refer
to Anticorrosion Anode.
3)
The oil window should be completely full.
Install the propeller unless you will flush the engine
for your pre-season servicing. If so, install the pro-
peller after you shut OFF the engine. Refer to
Flushing.
Oil window
Refer to Propeller to install the propeller.
WARNING
Prevent accidental contact with a rotating
propeller; always remove it when flushing
the engine.
IMPORTANT: Operating the engine with too much
Top off fuel tank with fresh fuel.
or too little oil in the crankcase will damage it.
Follow Engine Starting and start the engine. Let it
idle while you:
Observe running quality – if poor, refer to Trouble
Check Chart or see your Dealer.
Observe water pump operation. Water must flow
from the water pump indicator in a steady stream. If
it does not, shut OFF the engine and investigate.
Refer to Engine Overheating.
Stop the engine and check the fuel system for
leaks.
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leakage could allow
a leak to go undetected, resulting in fire or
explosion.
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| Categories | BRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Boat Motor Manual. Marine Operator's Engine Guide. |
| Tags | Johnson 2.5 hp, Johnson R4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Publisher | johnson.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Johnson Outboards |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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