SM-1973-1991 Johnson Evinrude Outboard 60Hp-235Hp

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Engine Finder and table-of-contents material listing out covered Johnson Evinrude outboard engine models and horsepower ranges from 1973 through 1991, with sections for safety, fuel, tuning, powerhead, and ignition. It outlines detailed service topics such as cleaning, waxing, corrosion control, bypass covers, propellers and exhaust cover work, fuel system cleaning and testing, carburetor troubleshooting for multiple types, electrical system checks, and ignition components including magneto evaluation and capacitor discharge systems. Chapter organization and chapter coverage references support navigating engine-specific procedures.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time38 min

AccessFree to download

Safety

1 Safety

Reed Service

Controlling Corrosion

Fuel System

Horsepower

Fuel System

Removal and Installation (Engine Components)

2 Tuning

3 Powerhead

4 Fuel

General Troubleshooting

Fuel Pump Tests

Carburetor Adjustments and Troubleshooting

5 Ignition

Break-In Procedures

Spark Plug Evaluation

Polarity Check

Wiring Harness

ENGINE FINDER The following listings contain all engines covered in this manual Model/Engine 60,3 cyl ………………………………………………………………………………1986-91 65,3 cyl ……………………………………………………………………………………1973 70,3 cyl ………………………………………………………………………………1974-91 75,3 cyl ……………………………………………………………………………1975-85 85,V4 ……………………………………………………………………………1973-80 90, V4 ……………………………………………………………………………………1981-91 100, V4 …………………………………………………………………………1979-80 115, V4 ……………………………………………………………………………1973-84 115, V4 ……………………………………………………………………………………1990-91 120, V4 ………………………………………………………………………………1985-91 135, V4 ………………………………………………………………………………1973-76 140, V4 …………………………………………………………………………1977-91 150, V6 ………………………………………………………………………………1978-91 175, V6 …………………………………………………………………………1977-83 175, V6 ………………………………………………………………………………1986-91 185, V6 ………………………………………………………………………………1984-85 200, V6 …………………………………………………………………………1976-83 200, V6 ………………………………………………………………………………1986-91 225, V6 ………………………………………………………………………………1986-91 235, V6 …………………………………………………………………………1978-85 (15) # TABLE OF CONTENTS ## 1 SAFETY REED SERVICE3-7INTRODUCTION1-1Description3-7CLEANING,WAXING,Cleaning and Service3-9AND POLISHING1-1Reed Asse:nbling3-10CONTROLLING CORROSION1-2BYPASS cOVERS3-10PROPELLERS1-2EXHAUST COVER3-10FUEL SYSTEM1-7Cleaning3-11LOADING1-9TOP SEAL3-12HORSEPOWER1-10Renoval V4 and V6 Engine3-12FLOTATION1-10Removal 3-Cylinder Engine3-12EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT1-12Assembling V4 and V6 Engine3-12COMPASS1-15BOTTOM SEAL3-12STEERING1-17CENTERING PINS3-13ANCHORS1-17MAIN BEARING BOLTS ANDMISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT1-18CRANKCASE SIDE BOLTS3-14BOATING ACCIDENT REPORTS1-19CRANKCASE COVER3-15NAVIGATION1-19CONNECTING RODSAND PISTONS3-15Removal3-16Disassembly3-17INTRODUCTION2-1Rod Inspection &Service3-19TUNE-UP SEQUENCE2-2Piston &Ring InspectionCOMPRESSION CHECK2-3and Service3-21SPARK PLUG INSPECTION2-4Cleaning &Inspecting3-22IGNITION SYSTEM2-5Assembling3-23SYNCHRONIZING2-5CRANKSHAFT3-25BATTERY SERVICE2-5Removal3-25CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS2-7Cleaning &Inspection3-27FUEL PUMPS2-8Assembling3-27STARTER AND SOLENOID2-8CYLINDER BLOCK SERVICE3-28INTERNAL WIRING HARNESS2-9Honing Procedures3-29WATER PUMP CHECK2-10POWERHEAD ASSEMBLING3-29PROPELLER2-11PISTON&ROD ASSEMBLYLOWER UNIT2-11Installation3-33BOAT TESTING2-12CRANKCASE INSTALLATIONNEEDLE MAIN &ROD BRGS3-36CRANKCASE COVERINSTALLATION3-39INTRODUCTION3-1MAIN BRG.BOLT AND CRANKCASETheory of Operation3-1SIDE BOLT INSTALLATION 3-41CHAPTER ORGANIZATION3-4EXHAUST COVER AND BYPASSPOWERHEAD DISASSEMBLING3-5COVER INSTALLATION3-42HEAD SERVICE3-6REED BOX INSTALLATION3-43 2 TUNING 3 POWERHEAD ## 5 IGNITION 3 POWERHEAD(CONT) HEAD INSTALLATION3-43INTRODUCTION5-1BREAK-IN PROCEDURES3-45Chapter Coverage5-1SPARK PLUG EVALUATION5-2POLARITY CHECK5-4WIRING HARNESS5-4 ## 4 FUEL INTRODUCTION4-1GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTINGGENERAL CARBURETION INFO.4-1ALL ENGINES ALL IGNITIONS 5-5FUEL SYSTEM4-3TYPE I CD FLYWHEEL MAGNETOTROUBLESHOOTING4-365 HP--1972 AND 1973FUEL PUMP TESTS4-570 HP--1974 THRU 1978Fuel Line Test4-675 HP--1974 THRU 1978Rough Engine Idle4-785 HP--1973 THRU1977Excessive Fuel Consumption4-7115 HP--1973 THRU 19775-7Engine Surge4-8140 HP--1977J/E CARBURETORS4-8150 HP--1978Carbure tor Installations4-9175 HP--1977 AND 1978200 HP--1976 THRU 1978TYPE I CARBURETOR235 HP --197865 HP--1972 AND 1973) 70 HP--1974 THRU 1978)4-9Description75 HP--1974 THRU 1978Theory of Operation5-7Removal4-9 ) Disassembling4-10TROUBLESHOOTINGCleaning &Inspecting4-11TYPE I CD FLYWHEEL MAGNETOAssembling4-1365 HP--1972 AND 1973)Installation4-1570 HP--1974 THRU 1978)5-10 75 HP--1974 THRU1978TYPE II CARBURETOR)4-16All V4&V6 powerheads thruTROUBLESHOOTING1978 EXCEPT Model 85,TYPE I CD FLYWHEEL MAGNETO115&140 hp thru 197985 HP--1973 THRU 1977115 HP--1973 THRU 1977)TYPE II CARBURETOR135 HP--1973 THRU 1976)5-144-16All V4 and V6 powerheads140 HP--19771979 and onEXCEPT 85hp 1980 only;TROUBLESHOOTING115hp,120 hp&140 hp '80&on;TYPE I CD FLYWHEEL MAGNETO200hp and 225hp 1986&on)150 HP--1978Removal

FAQs

What engine models and horsepower ranges are covered in this manual section?

The listings map covered engines by model and horsepower, spanning 60 hp through 235 hp, with multiple cylinder configurations and year ranges from 1972/1973 through 1991.

What are the main maintenance areas included in the table of contents?

The contents reference Safety, Tuning, Powerhead, Fuel, and Ignition, including cleaning and service, corrosion control, fuel system procedures, and ignition system checks.

Does the document include troubleshooting guidance for fuel and electrical systems?

Yes. It lists general troubleshooting and specific fault areas such as fuel pump tests, fuel line tests, carburetion issues, and electrical system circuit troubleshooting for different power and year ranges.

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