BOMBARDIER 2005 Johnson User Manual

2005 2 stroke 55 horsepower

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2005
2 Stroke
55 HORSEPOWER
Commercial
WARNING
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Read this Operator Guide thoroughly. It contains important
safety information. When operating your boat, always
have this Operator Guide onboard.

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  • Page 1 2005 2 Stroke 55 HORSEPOWER Commercial WARNING Read this Operator Guide thoroughly. It contains important safety information. When operating your boat, always have this Operator Guide onboard.
  • Page 2 Anyone operating your boat should first read and understand this Guide before they operate your boat and motor. The following trademarks are the property of Bombardier Motor Corporation of America or its affiliates: 2+4® fuel conditioner Hi-Vis™ gearcase lubricant Evinrude®...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TROUBLE CHECK CHART ............................38 ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE ..................39 INSTALLATION ................................ 41 AC LIGHTING ................................44 © 2004 Bombardier Motor Corporation of America. All rights reserved. TM, ® Trademarks and registered trademarks of Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. or its affiliates.
  • Page 4: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY — THE RIGHT PLACE TO GET A responsible, educated boater will fully appreciate the pleasures of boating and will be a safe boater. STARTED Boating Safety Classes are conducted by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the U.S. Power Squadron This Operator’s Guide contains essential informa- and some Red Cross Chapters.
  • Page 5 Whenever running the engine, assure there is Do not operate your boat if you are under the proper ventilation to avoid the accumulation of influence of drugs or alcohol. carbon monoxide (CO), which is odorless, col- orless, and tasteless, and can lead to uncon- High performance boats have a high power- sciousness, brain damage, or death if inhaled to-weight ratio.
  • Page 6: Product References, Illustrations And Specifications

    Stolen Outboards North America — Report your outboard as stolen Bombardier Motor Corporation of America (BMCA) to Customer and Dealer Support Services, 250 Sea reserves the right to make changes at any time, Horse Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085 U.S.A. Give the without notice, to features, specifications and mod- outboard’s model and serial numbers and enclose...
  • Page 7: Bombardier Motor Corporation Of America Limited Warranty For 2005 Johnson 2-Stroke Outboard Engines Sold In The United States And Canada

    SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA 1. SCOPE OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Bombardier Motor Corporation of America* ("BMCA") warrants its 2005 Johnson ® 2-stroke outboard en- gines sold by authorized Johnson dealers in the fifty United States and Canada ("Product") from defects in material or workmanship for the period and under the conditions described below.
  • Page 8 5. WHAT BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORPORATION OF AMERICA WILL DO Bombardier Motor Corporation of America’s obligations under this warranty are limited to, at its sole dis- cretion, repairing or replacing parts of Product found to be defective in material or workmanship, in the reasonable judgment of BMCA.
  • Page 9 Dealer's service manager or owner; • If further assistance is required, please contact the Bombardier Motor Corporation of America Customer Support Services, 250 Sea Horse Drive, Waukegan, IL 60085, 1-847-689-7090.
  • Page 10: Bombardier Motor Corporation Of America Limited Warranty For 2005 Johnson 2-Stroke Outboard Engines Sold Outside The United States And Canada

    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 Motor Corporation of America (“BMCA”) distrib- utor/dealer authorized to distribute Johnson 2-stroke products in the country in which the sale occurs.
  • Page 11 NOTES General Information -...
  • Page 12: Features

    FEATURES 000291 Item Description Item Description Tilt Support Lever Steering Friction Adjustment Screw Water Pump Indicator Stop Button/Emergency Stop Switch Tilt Friction Nut Clip and Lanyard Assembly Motor Angle Adjustment Rod Emergency Restart Clip Anticorrosion Anodes Throttle Friction Lubricant Drain/Fill Plug AC Lighting Inlet Lubricant Level Plug Primer Knob...
  • Page 13 000292 Item Description Item Description Fuel Tank Model and Serial Number Plate Installation Hardware Spark Plugs Fuel Connector Water Pressure Tap Idle Speed Adjustment Knob Lifting Eye Steering Handle and Twist-Grip Throttle Fuel Pump Filter Tilt/Run Lever Starter Housing Water Intakes Fuel Line Filter Propeller ECI Label...
  • Page 14: Engine Specifications

    ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 55 Model Displacement 45 cu. in. (737 cc) Engine Type Two-Cycle, In-line, 2 Cylinder Loop-Charged Full Throttle Operating Range 5000 to 5500 RPM Power 55 HP (41 kw) @ 5200 RPM Idle RPM in Gear 800 ± 30 Ignition Timing –Idle 1°...
  • Page 15: Emergency Stop Switch

    EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH An extra clip is provided — another person can in- sert it in the stop switch and start the motor in an emergency. If equipped, the emergency stop switch is on the steering handle. Use of the emergency stop feature is highly recommended on all boats.
  • Page 16: Fuel And Oil

    FUEL AND OIL FUEL Minimum Octane Inside the U.S. 87 (R+M)/2 AKI WARNING Outside the U.S. 89 RON Your outboard has been designed to operate using Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly the above fuels; however, be aware of the follow- explosive under certain conditions.
  • Page 17: Oil

    MIXING FUEL AND OIL Evinrude/Johnson XD25™ formula outboard oil Use the following chart and these guidelines to mix is recommended for your outboard. It contains a oil with the engine’s fuel. richer additive package than other TC-W3 oils, min- imizing carbon build-up and deposits on pistons Ratio Fuel and bearing surfaces.
  • Page 18: Fuel Systems

    FUEL SYSTEMS IMPORTANT: Before the first start-up of your new engine: • Read Engine Starting, Engine Stopping, and Shifting and Speed Control. WARNING • Check the gearcase lubricant level. Refer to Lu- brication. If your motor is equipped with a quick-dis- •...
  • Page 19: Engine Starting

    ENGINE STARTING Move tilt/run lever to RUN. Be sure the engine is in normal operating position. Refer to Tilting. 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 brain damage or death.
  • Page 20 If equipped, open vent screw on fuel tank’s filler cap. WARNING Squeeze fuel primer bulb, outlet end up, until firm. Always shift to NEUTRAL before starting the engine to prevent sudden boat move- ment, which can cause injury. Twist the throttle grip to START. 1.
  • Page 21: Engine Stopping

    The manual primer has two functions. It primes the IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage, after start- engine for quick cold starting and provides extra up, do not exceed one-quarter throttle (less than fuel for warm-up. Push primer in to RUN (no color 2000 RPM) in NEUTRAL for extended periods of line showing) when motor is sufficiently warmed up.
  • Page 22: Shifting And Speed Control

    SHIFTING AND SPEED CONTROL Speed Control With the engine running, twist the throttle grip: IMPORTANT: Carefully check the function of all • Counterclockwise to increase speed; or control and engine systems before leaving the • Clockwise to decrease speed. dock. DO NOT shift the engine into FORWARD or REVERSE while it is shut OFF.
  • Page 23: Fuel Economy

    Be sure: • Tilt/run lever is in the RUN position • Engine is in normal operating position. • Fuel hose primer bulb is firm. • Shift lever is in NEUTRAL. • Twist-Grip throttle is at START. Remove engine cover. 1. Starter handle bracket screws Hook the knot of your emergency start cord into the notch on the flywheel.
  • Page 24: Operation

    OPERATION TRAILERING DANGER Trailer your boat with the motor in a vertical posi- DO NOT run the engine indoors or without tion. If your trailer does not provide adequate road adequate ventilation or permit exhaust clearance, the motor can be trailered by using the fumes to accumulate in confined areas.
  • Page 25 Tilt UP Tilt DOWN Move tilt/run lever to TILT position. Move tilt/run lever to RUN position. 1. TILT position 1. RUN position Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and tilt outboard to Grasp tilt grip on engine cover and raise outboard the full tilt position.
  • Page 26: Tilt Support

    TILT SUPPORT MOORING You may moor your boat with the motor’s gearcase out of the water by using its tilt feature. Refer to Tilt Engage Support. Raise the motor to full TILT position. Refer to Tilt- ing. After initial engagement of tilt support, tilt out- FLUSHING board fully and push tilt support bracket to “lock”...
  • Page 27: Engine Overheating

    5) Start the engine — run it at idle only and flush it for at least five minutes. Check the water pump indicator. A steady stream of wa- ter must flow. If it does not, shut OFF the en- gine and investigate. Refer to Engine Overheating.
  • Page 28: Impact Damage

    IMPACT DAMAGE If you hit any object, stop immediately and examine the engine for loosening of attaching hardware and clamp screws, if equipped. Inspect for damage to Your engine can be damaged from impact with un- swivel and stern brackets, steering components, derwater objects.
  • Page 29: Special Operating Conditions

    SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS High Altitude If you boat at altitudes above 3000 ft. (900 m), your engine might benefit from a lower pitched propeller, Salt Water different carburetor calibration, or both. See your Flush the engine internally after use in salt, pollut- Dealer.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the To do the off-season storage preparations yourself, emission control devices and systems may be gather the supplies and perform the following steps. performed by any marine SI (spark ignition) en- 2+4 fuel conditioner gine repair establishments or individual.
  • Page 31: Pre-Season Service

    Storage Fogging Oil — Following instructions on Examine all loosened or removed hardware and the can, fog the engine. any steering, throttle, and shift systems. Replace damaged or missing parts with Evinrude/Johnson Ignition, oil, and fuel systems — Check for mis- Genuine Parts or equivalent.
  • Page 32: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Throttle Friction Adjust until a slight drag is felt when accelerating or decelerating only. DO NOT overtighten. Idle Speed The idle speed adjusting knob is located at the end of the steering handle. Before turning the knob, be sure the throttle is at SLOW and the motor has reached normal operating temperature: •...
  • Page 33 Steering Friction IMPORTANT: A single trim tab adjustment will re- lieve steering effort under only one set of speed, The steering friction was set on your new motor be- motor angle and load conditions. No single adjust- fore it left the factory. After the first 10 hours of ser- ment can relieve steering effort under all speed, vice, check to see that it is still correct.
  • Page 34: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION Lubrication Points Refer to Engine Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for lubrication frequency and recom- Gearcase mended lubricant. Replace gearcase lubricant after first 10 hours of operation. Check level and condition of lubricant af- ter next 50 hours of operation. Add lubricant if nec- essary.
  • Page 35 1. Cover latches, front and rear 1. Tilt support bracket 1. Throttle linkage 1. Steering handle 2. Shift linkage 2. Shift lever 1. Carburetor linkage 2. Timer link Maintenance -...
  • Page 36: Water Pressure

    WATER PRESSURE An optional water pressure gauge is recommended to monitor cooling system pressures. Noticing changes in water pressure can help prevent engine overheating. The water pressure gauge must be connected at the correct point to ensure the most accurate pressure readings. Follow the installation instructions included with the water pressure gauge.
  • Page 37: Spark Plugs

    The fuel line filter is located in the fuel hose be- SPARK PLUGS tween the outboard’s fuel connector and the fuel pump. To clean the fuel line filter: WARNING 1) If portable fuel tank is used, disconnect the fuel hose from the outboard before you loosen the The ignition system presents a serious filter.
  • Page 38: Propeller

    PROPELLER Continue to tighten propeller nut until nut slots and cotter pin hole are aligned. Install new cotter pin and bend ends to secure. WARNING When servicing the propeller, twist and remove all spark plug leads so the engine cannot be started accidentally. IMPORTANT: Apply Triple-Guard grease to the en- tire propeller shaft before installing the propeller.
  • Page 39: Anticorrosion Anodes

    ANTICORROSION ANODES Galvanic corrosion destroys underwater metal parts and can occur in fresh or salt water; however, salt, brackish and polluted waters will accelerate Your motor is equipped with one or more anodes corrosion. that protect it from galvanic corrosion. Refer to Fea- Metal-based antifouling paint on the boat or motor tures for anode location.
  • Page 40: Trouble Check Chart

    TROUBLE CHECK CHART IMPORTANT: If you are unable to identify or solve the problem, contact your Dealer. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine will not start • Not following starting instructions. Refer to Engine Starting. • Fuel tank empty. • Fuel hose disconnected, kinked. •...
  • Page 41: Engine Maintenance And Inspection Schedule

    ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE Routine maintenance is necessary for all mechanized products. Periodic maintenance contributes to the product’s life span. The following maintenance chart provides guidelines for engine maintenance and in- spection scheduled to be performed by you and/or by an authorized Dealer. The schedule should be ad- justed according to operating conditions and use.
  • Page 42 Engine Maintenance and Inspection Schedule Frequency Engine Care Description Product Engine upper and lower motor covers, clean and wax Operator’s Guide, review Fuel system components, inspect and repair leaks Fastener inspection, tighten loosened components Fuel filter inspection, eliminate contamination Fuel line filter inspection, eliminate contamination Thermostat, inspect and verify operation Engine to transom mounting hardware, re-...
  • Page 43: Installation

    INSTALLATION Transom Height and Shaft Length The transom height dimension listed in Engine Specifications is the height of the boat transom WARNING your engine needs. This dimension is measured at the transom centerline, perpendicular to the bottom of the boat. Your engine must not exceed the maximum horsepower indicated on the boat’s capacity plate.
  • Page 44 Adjust the motor angle so the antiventilation plate is Installing the Engine parallel with the boat bottom. Refer to Motor Angle Adjustment. WARNING The resulting position of the antiventilation plate must be no higher than the boat’s bottom and no The outboard must be correctly installed.
  • Page 45 Center the motor on the boat’s transom and over Retighten clamp screws. Install the large washers the transom plate if one is used. Tighten the clamp and two of the locknuts on the bottom bolts. Install screws BY HAND ONLY. the small washers and the other two locknuts on the top bolts.
  • Page 46: Ac Lighting

    AC LIGHTING 1. Sleeve 2. Electrical tape covering connection 3. Light bulb Y – Yellow wire YG – Yellow/Grey wire YB – Yellow/Blue wire Some models have an AC (alternating current) lighting system for operating lights on a boat. An AC lighting system is available as an optional kit.
  • Page 47 BMCA will be in a position to contact 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. Please contact your Dealer or Distributor.
  • Page 48 B o m b a r d i e r M o t o r C o r p o r a t i o n o f A m e r i c a - Maintenance...
  • Page 49 Bombardier Recreational Products Maintenance -...
  • Page 50: Confirmation Of Receipt

    Operator’s Guide Confirmation of Receipt Your Dealer Name: Address: Upon delivery of your new Evinrude / Johnson Outboard, complete and sign the form hereunder. Your Dealer will take receipt of the form for their records. Receipt 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...
  • Page 51 Readiness Test and a Final Word to the Owner/Operator The Operator’s Readiness Test..1. Did you read this Guide from front cover to rear cover? 2. Are you ready to take responsibility for the safe operation of your boat and motor? 3.
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