Johnson R Manual

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Our First Words to the Owner/Operator
This Operator’s Guide is an essential part of your Johnson outboard. It contains pertinent information
which, if followed, will provide you with a thorough understanding needed for proper operation, mainte-
nance, care, and — above all — safety!
The safety section of this Guide comes first because it is our first priority and it should be yours too. It is
strongly recommended that you read this Guide from front cover to rear cover. Following this recommen-
dation will assure the completeness of the information that is essential to your safety, the safety of any
passengers, and other boaters. An Operator’s Readiness Test has been prepared on the last page of this
manual.
Be safe! All passengers should be familiar with the proper operation of your boat and
Johnson outboard.
Be certain they fully understand and respect the controls and operation. Each operator is responsible for
the safety of all passengers and other boaters. Please make safety your first priority and complete a boat-
ing safety course through your local Coast Guard, Power Squadron, Red Cross, or State Boating Law
Agency.
The pleasures of owning and operating a
Johnson outboard can be significant. We strongly believe the
rewards for following our recommendations will be worthwhile. Remember that YOU are the key to safety.
Good safety practices not only protect you, but also protect the people around you.
Having fun is what it’s all about and, with your cooperation, the pertinent information in this Guide can en-
sure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Enjoy the great outdoors on the water...
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WARNING
Be careful! Human error is caused by many factors: carelessness, fatigue, overload, preoccu-
pation, unfamiliarity of operator with the product, and drugs and alcohol, to name a few. Dam-
age to your boat and outboard can be fixed in a short period of time, but injury or death has a
lasting effect.
For your safety and the safety of others, read this Guide from cover to cover and follow all
safety warnings and recommendations. Do not disregard any of the safety precautions and
instructions.
Anyone operating your boat should first read and understand this Guide before they operate
your boat and motor.
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Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY — THE RIGHT PLACE TO GET STARTED ................................................................................................ 2
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 4
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2006 JOHNSON 2-STROKE OUTBOARD ENGINES
SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA ................................................................................................ 5
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2005 JOHNSON 2-STROKE OUTBOARD ENGINES
SOLD OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA ................................................................................... 8
FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 12
FUEL AND OIL ................................................................................................................... 13
FUEL ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
OIL ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
ADDITIVES ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
FUEL/OIL RATIO ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
MIXING FUEL AND OIL ............................................................................................................................................ 14
FUEL SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
BREAK-IN ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
ENGINE STARTING ........................................................................................................... 16
BEFORE START-UP ................................................................................................................................................. 16
ENGINE STOPPING ................................................................................................................................................. 17
SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL ......................................................................................................................... 18
REVERSE .................................................................................................................................................................. 18
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE ......................................................................................................................................... 18
EMERGENCY STARTING ........................................................................................................................................ 19
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 20
PROPELLER SELECTION ....................................................................................................................................... 20
TILTING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
MOTOR ANGLE ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................................. 21
SHALLOW-WATER DRIVE ...................................................................................................................................... 21
CARRYING AND TRANSPORTING ......................................................................................................................... 22
MOORING ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
FLUSHING ................................................................................................................................................................ 22
ENGINE OVERHEATING .......................................................................................................................................... 23
TRAILERING ............................................................................................................................................................. 24
IMPACT DAMAGE .................................................................................................................................................... 24
STORING .................................................................................................................................................................. 24
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 25
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 26
10-HOUR INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................................ 26
OFF-SEASON STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 26
PRE-SEASON SERVICE .......................................................................................................................................... 27
ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 28
LUBRICATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
FUEL FILTER ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
SPARK PLUG ........................................................................................................................................................... 30
PROPELLER ............................................................................................................................................................. 31
ANTICORROSION ANODES .................................................................................................................................... 31
TROUBLE CHECK CHART ...................................................................................................................................... 32
ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE ..................................................................................... 34
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 36

2- General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY — THE RIGHT PLACE TO GET
STARTED
This Operator’s Guide contains essential informa-
tion to help prevent personal injury and damage to
equipment. It will acquaint the operator and pas-
sengers with the
Evinrude/Johnson outboard and
its controls, operation, maintenance, and boating
safety measures. Make sure all operators read, un-
derstand, and follow the contents. This Guide
should be kept in a waterproof bag with the product
at all times during operation. If the product owner-
ship is transferred, this Guide should be forwarded
to the subsequent owners.
This Operator’s Guide uses the following signal
words to identify important safety messages. These
safety alert signal words mean:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
IMPORTANT: Identifies information that will help
prevent damage to machinery and appears next to
information that controls correct assembly and op-
eration of the product.
Although the mere reading of such information
does not eliminate the hazard, the understanding
and application of the information will promote the
correct use of your outboard engine.
A responsible, educated boater will fully appreciate
the pleasures of boating and will be a safe boater.
Boating Safety Classes are conducted by the U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadron
and some Red Cross Chapters. For information
about classes, call toll free 1-800-336-BOAT. For
additional information about boating safety and reg-
ulations call: U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Hot-
line 1-800-368-5647. Outside North America
please contact your Dealer or distributor for details
about boating safety.
SAFETY MEASURES — General
SAFETY MEASURES — Operation
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, CAN result in severe
injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or
moderate personal injury or property dam-
age. It also may be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
To fully appreciate the pleasures, enjoyment
and excitement of boating there are some ba-
sic rules that should be observed and fol-
lowed by any boater. Some rules may be new
to you and others may be common sense or
obvious... irrespective, take them seriously!
Failure to follow this safety information and
safe boating rules could result in injury to you,
your passengers or other water users.
Become completely familiar with the control
and operation of your boat and motor before
embarking on your first trip or taking on a pas-
senger(s). If you have not had the opportunity
to do so with your Dealer, practice driving in
a suitable area and feel the response of each
control. Be familiar with all controls before ap-
plying the throttle above idle speed. As the
operator, you are in control and responsible
for safe operation.
Be sure at least one of your passengers
knows how to handle your boat in case of an
emergency.
All passengers should know the location of
emergency equipment and how to use it.
All safety equipment and personal flotation
devices must be in good condition and suit-
able for your type of boat. Always comply with
the regulations that apply to your boat.
Contact with rotating propeller is likely to re-
sult in serious injury or death. Do not allow
anyone near a propeller, even when the en-
gine is off. Propeller blades can be sharp and
can continue to turn even after the engine is
shut off. Always shut off the engine when
boat is near people in the water.

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SAFETY MEASURES — Installation and
Maintenance
Outboard Installation
Maintenance
Whenever running the engine, assure there
is proper ventilation to avoid carbon monox-
ide (CO), which is odorless, colorless, and
tasteless, and can lead to unconsciousness,
brain damage, or death if inhaled in sufficient
concentrations. CO accumulation can occur
while docked, anchored, or underway, and in
many confined areas such as the boat cabin,
cockpit, swim platform, and heads. It can be
worsened or caused by weather, mooring
and operating conditions, and other boats.
Avoid exhaust fumes from your engine or oth-
er boats, provide proper ventilation, shut off
your engine when not needed, and be aware
of the risk of backdrafting and conditions that
create CO accumulation. In high concentra-
tions, CO can be fatal within minutes. Lower
concentrations are just as lethal over long pe-
riods of time.
Proceed with caution and at very low speed
in shallow water. Grounding or abrupt stops
may result in injury. Also be alert for debris
and objects in the water.
Be familiar with the waters you are operating
in. The gearcase of this outboard extends be-
low the water surface and could potentially
come in contact with underwater obstruc-
tions. Contact with underwater obstructions
may result in loss of control and personal in-
jury.
Avoid standing up or shifting weight suddenly
in light weight boats.
Keep your passengers seated in seats. The
boat’s bow, gunwale, transom and seat
backs are not intended for use as seats.
Insist on the use of personal flotation devices,
approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, by all
passengers when boating conditions are
hazardous, and by children and nonswim-
mers at all times.
Respect no wake zones, rights of other water
users and the environment. As the "skipper"
and owner of a boat you are responsible for
damage to other boats caused by the wake of
your boat. Allow no one to throw refuse over-
board.
Know the marine traffic laws and obey them.
Remember, gasoline fumes are flammable
and explosive. Always adhere to the fueling
procedure contained in this Operator’s Guide
and those given to you by the fueling station.
Always verify fuel level before use and during
the ride. Apply the principle of 1/3 fuel to des-
tination, 1/3 back and 1/3 reserve fuel supply.
Do not carry spare fuel or flammable liquids
in any storage or engine compartments.
Do not operate your boat if you are under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
High performance boats have a high power-
to-weight ratio. If you are not experienced in
the operation of a high performance boat, do
not attempt to operate one at, or near, its top
speed until you have gained that experience.
For more information, see your Evinrude/
Johnson Dealer for a copy of Introduction to
High Performance Boating, P/N 335763.
The outboard must be correctly installed.
Failure to correctly install the outboard could
result in serious injury, death or property
damage. We strongly recommend that your
Dealer install your outboard to ensure proper
installation.
Do not overpower your boat by using an en-
gine that exceeds the horsepower indicated
on the boat’s capacity plate. Overpowering
could result in loss of control. If your boat has
no capacity plate, contact your Dealer or the
boat’s manufacturer.
When replacement parts are required, use
Evinrude®/Johnson® Genuine Parts or parts
with equivalent characteristics, including
type, strength and material. Using substan-
dard parts could result in injury or product
malfunction.
Only perform service procedures which are
detailed in this Operator’s Guide. Attempting
to perform maintenance or repair on your out-
board if you are not familiar with the correct
service and safety procedure could cause
personal injury or death. Further information
can be obtained from your authorized
Evinrude/Johnson Dealer. In many instances
proper tools and training are required for cer-
tain service or repair procedures.
Maintain your boat and engine in top condi-
tion at all times. Adhere to the Engine Main-
tenance and Inspection Schedule.
Operate your boat and outboard prudently
and have fun. Do not forget that all persons
must assist other boaters in case of emer-
gency.
Prevent injury from contact with rotating pro-
peller; remove propeller before flushing or
before performing any maintenance.

4- General Information
PRODUCT REFERENCES,
ILLUSTRATIONS, AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) reserves
the right to make changes at any time, without no-
tice, to features, specifications and model availabil-
ity. The right is also reserved to change any
specification or part at any time without incurring
any obligation to update older models. The informa-
tion in this Guide is based on the latest specifica-
tions available at the time of publication.
Photographs and illustrations used in this Guide
might not depict actual models or equipment, but
are intended as representative views for reference
only. The continuing accuracy of this Guide cannot
be guaranteed.
Certain features of systems discussed in this Guide
might not be found on all models in all marketing
areas.
Owner’s Identification
North America — At the time of purchase, your
Dealer will complete your outboard registration
forms. Your portion provides proof of ownership
and date of purchase.
Outside North America — See your Dealer or
distributor for details.
Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers appear on a plate at-
tached to the stern bracket or swivel bracket.
Record your outboard’s:
Model Number _________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________
Purchase Date _________________________________
Ignition Key Number _____________________________
Stolen Outboards
North America — Report your outboard as stolen
to Customer and Dealer Support Services, 250 Sea
Horse Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085, U.S.A. Give the
outboard’s model and serial numbers and enclose
a copy of the police report.
Outside North America — Report the theft to the
Bombardier Recreational Products distributor
where the outboard was registered.
Technical Literature
BRP offers technical literature specifically for your
outboard. A service manual, a parts catalog, or an
extra Operator’s Guide can be purchased from your
selling Dealer. For the name and location of the
nearest
Evinrude/Johnson Dealer in the United
States and Canada log on to www.evinrude.com
or www.johnson.com.
Declaration of Conformity
BRP declares that the outboard to which this Oper-
ator’s Manual applies conforms to the essential re-
quirements outlined in CE Machinery Directive
98-37-EC, as amended.
WARNING
When replacement parts are required, use
Evinrude/Johnson Genuine Parts or parts
with equivalent characteristics, including
type, strength, and material. Using substan-
dard parts could result in injury or product
malfunction.

General Information - 5
BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2006 JOHNSON 2-STROKE OUTBOARD ENGINES
SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. ("BRP") warrants its 2006 Johnson
®2-stroke outboard engines
sold by authorized
Johnson dealers in the fifty United States and Canada ("Product") from defects in ma-
terial or workmanship for the period and under the conditions described below.
2. WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD
This limited warranty will be in effect from the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or the date the
Product is first put to use, whichever occurs first, for a period of:
TWENTY-FOUR (24) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for private, recreational use; or
TWELVE (12) CONSECUTIVE MONTHS for commercial use. The Product is used commercially when it
is used in connection with any work or employment that generates income, during any part of the warranty
period. The Product is also used commercially when, at any point during the warranty period, it is installed
on a boat that has commercial tags or is licensed for commercial use.
The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service to Product under this warranty does not
extend the life of this limited warranty beyond its original expiration date. All
Evinrude
®
/Johnson Genuine
Parts
and accessories installed by an authorized dealer at the time of sale, including but not limited to pro-
pellers, bear the standard BRP parts and accessories one-year limited warranty.
3. CONDITIONS TO HAVE WARRANTY COVERAGE
This warranty coverage is available only on Johnson 2-stroke outboard engines purchased as new and
unused from a dealer authorized to distribute Johnson products in the country in which the sale occurred
("Dealer"), and then only after the BRP specified pre-delivery inspection process has been completed and
documented by the purchaser and Dealer. Warranty coverage only becomes available upon proper reg-
istration of Product by Dealer or owner.
Only the original purchaser and any subsequent owners who reside in the United States and Canada and
have purchased Product from a U.S. or Canadian Dealer are eligible for warranty registration and warran-
ty coverage hereunder. Such limitations are necessary in order to allow BRP to protect the safety of its
products, its consumers, and the general public.
As outlined in the Operator's Guide, timely routine required maintenance must be performed to maintain
warranty coverage. BRP may require proof of proper maintenance prior to authorizing warranty coverage.
4. WHAT TO DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE
Registered owner must notify an authorized Dealer within two (2) days of the appearance of a defect.
Owner must bring Product, including any defective part therein, to Dealer promptly after the appearance
of the defect, and in any event, within the warranty period, and must provide Dealer with reasonable op-
portunity to repair the defect. The expenses of transporting Product to and from Dealer for warranty ser-
vice are to be borne by the owner.
If the Product has not previously been registered, the owner may also be required to present proof of pur-
chase to Dealer for warranty repairs. Owner is required to sign the repair/work order prior to the start of
the repair in order to validate the warranty repair.
All parts replaced under this warranty become the property of BRP.

6- General Information
5. WHAT BRP WILL DO
BRP's obligations under this warranty are limited to, at its sole discretion, repairing or replacing parts of
Product found to be defective in material or workmanship, in the reasonable judgment of BRP. Such repair
or replacement of parts will be done without charge for parts and labor, at any authorized Dealer. BRP's
responsibility is limited to making the required repairs or replacements of parts with new or BRP-certified
re-manufactured parts. No claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the
sale of Product to owner.
In the event that warranty service is required outside of the fifty United States or Canada, owner will bear
responsibility for any additional charges due to local practices and conditions, such as, but not limited to,
freight, insurance, taxes, license fees, import duties, and any and all other financial charges, including
those levied by governments, states, territories and their respective agencies.
BRP reserves the right to improve, modify or change Products from time to time without assuming any
obligation to modify Products previously manufactured.
6. EXCLUSIONS – The following are not warranted under any circumstances:
• Replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear;
• Routine maintenance parts and services including but not limited to: maintenance requirements, engine
and lower unit oil changes, lubrication, valve and linkage adjustments and replacement of fuses, zinc
anodes, thermostats, timing belts, starter motor bushings, trim motor brushes, filters, propellers, propel-
ler bushings and spark plugs;
• Damage caused by improper or lack of installation, maintenance, winterization and/or storage, failure
to follow the procedures and recommendations in the Operator's Guide;
• Damage resulting from removal of parts, improper repairs, service, maintenance, or modification, or use
of parts or accessories not manufactured or approved by BRP, which in its reasonable judgment, are
either incompatible with Product or adversely affect its operation, performance, or durability, or resulting
from repairs done by a person that is not an authorized Dealer;
• Damage caused by abuse, misuse, abnormal use, neglect, racing, improper operation or operation of
the Product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended operation described in the Operator's
Guide;
• Damage resulting from external damage, accident, submersion, water ingestion, fire, theft, vandalism
or any act of God;
• Operation with fuels, oils or lubricants which are not suitable for use with the Product (see the Operator's
Guide);
• Damage resulting from rust or corrosion;
• Damage caused from cooling system blockage by foreign material;
• Damage resulting from sand or debris in the water pump;
• Cosmetic or paint changes due to exposure to the elements.
This warranty will be voided in its entirety and rendered null and void where:
• Product has been altered or modified in such a way so as to adversely affect its operation, performance
or durability, or change its intended use, horsepower or emission levels; or
• Product is or has been used for racing at any point, even by a prior owner.

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7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRAN-
TY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURA-
TION TO THE LIFE OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY.
ALL INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
ARE EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
expense for gasoline, expense for transporting Product to and from Dealer, removal of Product from a
boat and reinstallation, mechanic's travel time, in-and-out of water charges, slip or dock fees, trailering or
towing, storage, telephone, cell phone, fax or telegram charges, rental of a like or replacement Product or
boat during warranty services or down time, taxi, travel, lodging, loss of or damage to personal property,
inconvenience, cost of insurance coverage, loan payments, loss of time, loss of income, revenue or prof-
its, or loss of enjoyment or use of Product.
SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE DISCLAIMERS, LIM-
ITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR OTHER EXCLUSIONS IDENTI-
FIED ABOVE. AS A RESULT, THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE, OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
No distributor, Dealer or any other person is authorized to make any affirmation, representation or war-
ranty regarding Product other than those contained in this limited warranty and, if made, shall not be en-
forceable against BRP. BRP reserves the right to modify this warranty at any time, being understood that
such modification will not alter the warranty conditions applicable to the Products sold while this warranty
is in effect.
8. TRANSFER
If the ownership of Product is transferred during the warranty coverage period, this warranty shall also be
transferred and be valid for the remaining coverage period provided that the former or new owner promptly
contacts BRP or Dealer and gives the name and address of the new owner.
9. CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
• In the event of a controversy or dispute in connection with this BRP limited warranty, BRP recommends
that you first try to resolve the issue at the dealership level by discussing the issue with Dealer's service
manager or owner;
• If further assistance is required, please contact the BRP Customer Support Services, 250 Sea Horse
Drive, Waukegan, IL, 60085, 1-847-689-7090.
Revision February 2005

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BRP LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 2005 JOHNSON 2-STROKE OUTBOARD ENGINES
SOLD OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
For a copy of the Limited Warranty, see your Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (“BRP”) distributor/
dealer authorized to distribute Johnson 2-stroke products in the country in which the sale occurs.
If further assistance is required, please contact BRP Customer Support Services, 250 Sea Horse Drive,
Waukegan, Illinois, 60085, or the affiliate of BRP where the Product was registered for warranty.