Johnson PL4 User Manual

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SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL
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. If the following direc-
tions are not suitable for your boat’s control, see
your Dealer before proceeding.
Shifting
With engine running and control handle in NEU-
TRAL:
Side Mount and Concealed Side Mount Control
Unlock the control handle (lift the neutral lock tab by
squeezing the hand grip). Briskly and decisively,
move the control handle fore or aft — until it engag-
es the gear detent.
1. Side mount NEUTRAL lock tab hand grip
2. Concealed side mount NEUTRAL lock tab
hand grip
Binnacle Mount Control
Briskly and decisively, move the control handle fore
or aft — until it engages the gear detent.
IMPORTANT: When shifting from FORWARD to
REVERSE or from REVERSE to FORWARD,
pause at NEUTRAL until the engine is at idle speed
and the boat has slowed.
Speed Control
After gear engagement, move the control handle
slowly in the same direction to increase speed.
Fast Idle in NEUTRAL
Concealed Side Mount and Binnacle Mount
Controls
IMPORTANT: Avoid excessive engine RPM in
NEUTRAL — adjust the throttle so the engine does
not overspeed.
With the control handle in NEUTRAL, push the fast
idle button while using the other hand to move the
control handle forward, past the forward gear de-
tent and into the throttle range. If equipped with a
neutral lock tab, squeeze it to begin handle travel.
1. Fast idle button
When ready to shift, move the control handle back
to NEUTRAL. Engine speed will reduce and the
shift function will automatically engage for move-
ment into FORWARD or REVERSE.
On models with
QuikStart electronic starting or fuel
injection, use the Fast Idle in NEUTRAL feature
only to clear a flooded condition. Refer to Trouble
Check Chart.
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Johnson PL4 Specifications

General

Brand	Johnson
Model	PL4
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English