Johnson J10RLSRD Service Manual page 317

SAFETY
If weakened, parts could
fail later
on the water, when not expected
U.S. COAST GUARD
CAPACITY INFORMATION
MAXHP ..... .......... .
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If boat plate
shows ...
MAX PERSONS
MAX WEIGHT
When rigging or fixing
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any boat, if transom
looks weak, tell the
owner.
If transom is
curved, outboard
may come loose.
Use bolts, nuts, and washers
supplied with outboard. They are
usually special, and will not rust or
weaken.
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If owner tells you "I hit something really hard .. . "
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Check for a high speed blow to the lower unit.
8-12
Use only
or smaller
Mount on flat surface only.
Use shims to make surface flat.
OR. ..
ft/V
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O~ff't: ~
"I was backing up and I think the
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' outboard may have hit a tree or
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something."
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\' Check for a slow, heavy squash to
the outboard.
• Look for damaged parts and
loosened nuts and bolts in both the
steering and mounting systems.
Replace damaged parts.