Johnson J10RLSRD Service Manual page 323

SAFETY
Running outboard with engine cover removed
• Two people working together on a live outboard must look out for each other. Never, ever, use the key
to start the outboard before signaling your partner. He may be leaning over the outboard with hands on
the flywheel , handling a "hot" electrical part, or near the propeller.
Outboard starting at the wrong time
When you do things that turn the flywheel like:
• Off-season storage fogging (oiling) of outboard;
• Removing propeller with a powered tool ;
• Electrical system checks;
• Servicing the flywheel; or
• Any other actions ALWAYS ...
1) Turn key
switch OFF
2) Twist and remove
ALL spark plug leads
3) Shift to
NEUTRAL
Check prop shaft. Is outboard really in NEUTRAL?
NOSPARK
t
NO START
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NO SURPRISES
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