Johnson R4 - Engine Stopping; Shifting and Speed Control

22 - Engine Starting
After Engine Starts - All Models
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 from the water pump indica-
tor is not visible, stop the engine. Refer to Engine
Overheating.
1. Water pump indicator
ENGINE STOPPING
Twist the throttle grip to SHIFT position or slower.
Move shift lever to NEUTRAL.
Press the stop button until the engine stops run-
ning.
1. NEUTRAL
2. Emergency stop switch/Stop button
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.
Shifting
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip to
shift position or slower.
Move the shift lever briskly and completely FOR-
WARD or REVERSE.
1. REVERSE
2. FORWARD
Position NEUTRAL by moving the shift lever to the
center position.
Before shifting into NEUTRAL while boating, twist
the throttle grip to SHIFT position or slower, then
wait until the engine slows to idle and the boat
slows.
Speed Control
With the engine running, twist the throttle grip:
• Counterclockwise to increase speed
• Clockwise to decrease speed
1. Increase speed
2. Decrease speed
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WARNING
Do not operate motor in REVERSE with the
tilt lock lever in RELEASE position. Motor
may tilt out of the water, resulting in loss of
control.
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