Johnson J10RLSUR, Service Manual

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INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
RUNNING CHECKS
Remote Control Operation
Make sure that control can be easily moved into
all gear and throttle settings. Do not shift remote
control when outboard is not running.
Start-In-Gear Prevention
Start outboard and shift remote control lever to
FORWARD.
Turn outboard OFF while remote control is in
FORWARD.
Attempt restarting the outboard. Outboard should
not start.
Pull remote control lever back to NEUTRAL and
restart outboard.
Shift remote control lever to REVERSE. Turn out-
board OFF while remote control is in REVERSE.
Attempt restarting the outboard. Outboard should
not start.
Tachometer Pulse Setting
Confirm accuracy of tachometer reading.
•
Adjust dial on back of tachometer to required
setting (the outboard should not be running).
Water Pump Overboard Indicator
A steady stream of water should flow from the
overboard indicator.
Operating Temperature
An outboard run at idle speed should achieve a
temperature based on the engine’s thermostatic
control. In general, the powerhead temperature
should reach at least 104°F (40°C) after five min-
utes of idling. Check that the powerhead reaches
idle temperature. Refer to specific
TECHNICAL
DATA on p. 18.
Idle Speed
Outboard idle speed is essential for proper out-
board control and shift function. Make certain the
outboard idles within the specified idle RPM
range. If the outboard is run on a flushing device,
the idle speed and quality may not be representa-
tive of actual “in water” use.
Break-In
When the outboard is delivered, the customer
should be referred to the correct break-in proce-
dure in the
Operator’s Guide .
WARNING
Make certain that the starter will not oper-
ate when the outboard is in gear. The start-
in-gear prevention feature is required by
the United States Coast Guard to help pre-
vent personal injuries.
Outboard Model Tachometer Setting
9.9–15 HP 5 Pulse
1. Water pump overboard indicator DRC4952
1