2007 Johnson 9.9 15 hp EL4 4-Stroke Outboard Owners Manual

TRAILERING
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.
The  engine’s  shock  absorption  system  does  not
work while operating in reverse. If you back into an
object, either in the water or while trailering, your
boat and engine can be seriously damaged.
IMPACT DAMAGE
Your  engine  has  a  shock  absorption  system  de-
signed to help withstand damage from impact with
underwater  objects  at  low  to  moderate  speeds.
However, high speed impacts with rigid underwater
objects like pilings or boulders can be beyond the
If you hit any object, stop immediately and examine
the engine for loosening of attaching hardware and
capability of the absorption system.   Such impacts    clamp screws, if equipped. Inspect for damage to
can result in serious damage to your engine and in-
jury to boat occupants from the engine or its parts
entering the boat. Occupants can also be ejected or
injured by falling against portions of the boat as a
result of rapid deceleration following impacts. When
boating in unfamiliar, shallow, or debris-laden wa-
ters, seek information on safe boating areas and
navigation hazards from a reliable local source. Re-
duce your speed and keep a sharp lookout!
swivel  and  stern  brackets,  steering  components,
and components in the area of impact. Also, exam-
ine  the  boat  for  structural  damage.  Tighten  any
loosened hardware. If the collision occurred in the
water,  proceed  slowly  to  harbor.  Before  boating
again, have your Dealer thoroughly inspect all com-
ponents.
WARNING
Failure to inspect for damage could result in
sudden,   unexpected    component   failure,
loss  of  boat  control,  and  personal  injury.
Unrepaired damage could reduce your boat
and engine’s ability to resist future impacts.
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