Johnson 4 5 6 hp R4 RL4 4-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
Speed Control
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip:
IMPORTANT:  Carefully  check  the  function  of  all
control  and  engine   systems  before  leaving  the
dock. DO NOT shift the engine into FORWARD or
REVERSE while it is shut OFF.
Counterclockwise to increase speed
Clockwise to decrease speed
1
2
Shifting
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip to
IDLE position.
Move the shift lever briskly and completely FOR-
WARD or REVERSE.
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1
2
1.
2.
3.
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Throttle grip
EMERGENCY STARTING
1.
2.
REVERSE
FORWARD
WARNING
Before shifting into NEUTRAL  while boating,  twist
the throttle grip to IDLE position, then wait until the
engine slows to idle and the boat slows.
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   injuries  from
when    the
unexpected    boat   movement
engine starts.
WARNING
The engine cover is a machinery guard. To
prevent injury from moving engine compo-
nents, keep hands, clothes, and hair clear of
powerhead.
Exercise  caution  and   use  minimal  speed
when operating the boat in reverse. Be sure
the shift lever is in desired position before
accelerating.
Prevent electric shock by keeping    clear of
the ignition coils and spark plug leads when
the  motor  is  being  started  or  is  running.
Shock  can  cause  serious  personal  injury
under certain conditions.
DO NOT turn flywheel by hand. Use starter
cord only.
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- Engine Starting
Product Specification
CategoriesBRP Brand Manuals, Johnson 4-Stroke Manuals, Johnson Brand Manuals, Johnson Outboard Manuals
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Model Year2007
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