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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 US Inc. BRP US Inc. 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 US Inc. 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 US Inc. limited warranty, BRP US

Inc. 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 US Inc. Customer Support Services, 250 Sea

Horse Drive, Waukegan, IL, 60085, 1-847-689-7090.

Revision March 2004
* Engines sold in Canada are distributed and serviced by Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.

Summary of Contents for 4 HORSEPOWER

Page 1: ...WARNING Read this Operator Guide thoroughly It contains important safety information When operating your boat always have this Operator Guide onboard R4 RL4 4 Stroke 4 5 6 HORSEPOWER 2005...

Page 2: ...rd 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 p...

Page 3: ...15 FUEL AND OIL 16 FUEL 16 OIL 17 ADDITIVES 17 FUEL SYSTEM 17 BREAK IN 10 HOURS 18 ENGINE STARTING 19 BEFORE START UP 19 ENGINE STOPPING 21 SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL 22 EMERGENCY STARTING 22 OPERATIO...

Page 4: ...ANGER 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 se...

Page 5: ...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 b...

Page 6: ...our outboard s Model Number _________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________ Purchase Date _________________________________ Ignition Key Number _____________________...

Page 7: ...y 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 includi...

Page 8: ...e 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...

Page 9: ...PECIFIC 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 repre...

Page 10: ...ty see your BRP US Inc distributor dealer authorized to distribute Johnson 4 Stroke products in the country in which the sale occurs If further assistance is required please contact BRP US Inc Custome...

Page 11: ...ies engines that meet the Air Resources Board s Personal Watercraft and Out board marine engine 2008 exhaust emission standards or the Sterndrive and Inboard marine engine 2003 exhaust emission standa...

Page 12: ...If any emission related part on your engine is defective under warranty the part will be repaired or replaced by BRP US Inc Parts covered are Component Carbureted SPFI Thermostat X X Electrical System...

Page 13: ...under this limited warranty become the property of BRP US Inc Maintenance receipts and records should be transferred to each subsequent owner of the outboard Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the o...

Page 14: ...gency Stop Switch STOP Button Lanyard 5 Steering Friction 16 Throttle Friction 6 Tilt Lock Lever 17 Throttle Grip 7 Angle Adjustment Rod 18 Fuel Connector 1 1 5 and 6 HP models only 8 Anti Corrosion A...

Page 15: ...Description 23 Choke Knob 28 Spark Plug 24 Oil Inspection Window 29 Starter Grip 25 Fuel Shut Off Valve 30 Engine Cover Bumpers 26 Fuel Tank 1 1 Not supplied in all marketing areas 31 Emergency Starte...

Page 16: ...Pump Posted AKI 90 RON Refer to Fuel and Oil Crankcase Oil Capacity Filter Evinrude Johnson Ultra 4 Stroke synthetic blend oil Refer to Fuel and Oil 23 7 fl oz 0 7 Liter See your Dealer Starting Rope...

Page 17: ...g it DO NOT cut or retie the lanyard 1 Emergency STOP switch An extra clip is provided on the emergency stop lan yard another person can insert it in the stop switch and start the motor in an emergenc...

Page 18: ...Gasoline will oxidize and weather the result is loss of octane volatile compounds and the production of gum and varnish deposits which can damage the outboard WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable a...

Page 19: ...ent gum and varnish deposits from form ing in fuel system components and will remove moisture from the fuel system It can be used con tinuously and should be used during any period when your engine is...

Page 20: ...er to Lu brication Launch the boat and start the engine according to the procedures in Engine Starting Verify water pump operation often Look for a steady stream of water from the water pump indi cato...

Page 21: ...DANGER DO NOT run the engine indoors or without adequate ventilation or permit exhaust fumes to accumulate in confined areas Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which if inhaled can cause serious...

Page 22: ...econds before starting 3 Turn the fuel cock lever aft Fuel will flow to the carburetor from the built in tank All Models If equipped attach the clip and lanyard assembly to the emergency stop switch S...

Page 23: ...UTRAL After Engine Starts Gradually push the choke in after the engine is warm Check the water pump indicator A steady stream of water indicates the water pump is working If a steady stream of water f...

Page 24: ...speed 1 Increase speed 2 Decrease speed 3 Throttle grip EMERGENCY STARTING WARNING Exercise caution and use minimal speed when operating the boat in reverse Be sure the shift lever is in desired posi...

Page 25: ...ip to the emergency stop switch STOP button Place knot of starter cord in notch on flywheel pul ley Wrap cord around pulley clockwise Follow the starting procedure in Engine Starting While seated pull...

Page 26: ...OT run the engine indoors or without adequate ventilation or permit exhaust fumes to accumulate in confined areas Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide which if inhaled can cause serious brain damag...

Page 27: ...normal trim angle To lower the outboard back down pull the motor slightly toward you pull up on the tilt lock lever and slowly let the motor down 1 Tilt grip 2 Tilt lock lever 3 NEUTRAL IMPORTANT Che...

Page 28: ...ep pressure between 20 to 40 psi 140 to 300 kPa 1 Flushing device 2 Tape 7 Start the engine run it at idle only and flush it for at least five minutes 8 Shut OFF the engine then turn off the water 9 R...

Page 29: ...r stops reduce speed to idle and Shift to NEUTRAL SHUT OFF the engine Tilt the motor up Clean the intake screen of any blockage Clean the water pump indicator of any blockage Lower the motor and Resta...

Page 30: ...boat as a result of rap id deceleration following impacts When boating in unfamiliar shallow or debris laden waters seek in formation on safe boating areas and navigation hazards from a reliable local...

Page 31: ...tor drain screw After draining retighten the drain screw Stand the motor vertically and drain water from the lower unit Horizontal transport Drain the gasoline from the carburetor Raise the tiller han...

Page 32: ...but avoid the anticorrosion anode s Periodically wash the entire boat and outboard with soapy water and apply a coat of automotive wax Leave the engine cover in place when washing the outboard High Al...

Page 33: ...e engine in any manner that would alter the horsepower or allow emissions lev els to exceed their predetermined factory specifica tions Tampering with the carburetor to change horse power or modify em...

Page 34: ...e engine s fuel supply with 2 4 Fuel Conditioner during the last hours of operation to en sure proper stabilization following instructions on the container for mixture Be sure to run the engine long e...

Page 35: ...with Evinrude Johnson Genuine Parts or equivalent Engine Oil Check the engine oil level Refer to Crankcase Oil With the propeller removed check the gearcase for leakage If leakage is evident the gear...

Page 36: ...ing the engine with too much or too little oil in the crankcase will damage it Changing the Oil Refer to Engine Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for frequency After the first 10 hours of operation...

Page 37: ...and recheck crankcase oil level using the dipstick Add oil as indicated 1 Upper limit 2 Lower limit Dispose of used oil in a reasonable manner follow ing all local regulations ADJUSTMENTS Throttle Fri...

Page 38: ...case applications With motor in normal operating position 1 Remove drain fill plug and lubricant level plug from side of gearcase and completely drain gearcase of old lubricant 2 Examine drained lubri...

Page 39: ...Points Refer to Engine Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for lubrication frequency and recom mended lubricant 1 Throttle linkage 1 Shift lever 2 Steering bracket 1 Propeller shaft 1 Clamp screws 1...

Page 40: ...ad and not over tightening Before installing the spark plug lead apply a light coat of Triple Guard grease to the ribbed portion of the spark plug This will help prevent corrosion be tween the spring...

Page 41: ...MPORTANT Avoid or limit operation using a dam aged propeller Carry a spare propeller Keep your propeller in good condition Use a file to smooth slight damage to blade edges See your Dealer for repair...

Page 42: ...apped carboned burned or wet Ignition system component failure Engine will not idle properly Motor angle excessive Spark plugs damaged or incorrect Refer to Engine Specifica tions Fuel system contamin...

Page 43: ...y 60 days Every 30 in Saltwater Clamp screws lubricate 1 7 Every 60 days Every 30 in Saltwater Shift lever lubricate 1 7 Every 60 days Every 30 in Saltwater Steering bracket lubricate 1 7 Every 60 day...

Page 44: ...2 Emission related component D Dealer Performed Service O Operator Performed Service 4 Evinrude Johnson anti corrosion spray or Evinrude Johnson 6 in 1 multi purpose lubricant 5 Ultra HPF gearcase lu...

Page 45: ...h overpowering can cause loss of control Contact your Dealer or the boat s manufacturer if your boat lacks a capacity plate Boats designed for remote steered engines might be overpowered by a tiller s...

Page 46: ...s transom or mount ing bracket and tighten the clamp screws by hand NOT with tools See your Dealer for an accessory transom plate to protect the boat s transom 1 Clamp screws 2 Accessory transom plate...

Page 47: ...ontact you if correction to your outboard becomes necessary Outside the U S and Canada this card should be sent to the Bombardier Recreational Products division where the outboard was registered Pleas...

Page 48: ...46 Installation BRP US Inc Evinrude Johnson Dealer Support Services 250 Seahorse Drive Waukegan IL 60085...

Page 49: ...e Address Name Address Owner of Model No Serial No To be completed by customer or selling Dealer The Dealer named on this document has instructed me on the operation maintenance safety features and wa...

Page 50: ...48 Installation BRP US Inc...

Page 51: ...ations in this Guide and take a boating safety course before you operate your boat and motor 6 Do you know who to ask if you have any questions about your boat and motor 7 Do you know your local marin...

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