Johnson 115 PL User Manual

46 - Maintenance
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
adjusted according to operating conditions and use.
The recommended lubricants have been formulated to protect bearings, gears and engine components.
They must be used to avoid damage caused by improper lubrication.
IMPORTANT: Schedules for rental operations, commercial applications or high hour use will require
greater frequency of inspection and maintenance.
Engine Maintenance and Inspection Schedule
Description
Engine
Care
Product
Frequency
Each Use 10-Hour Inspection Every 50 Hours or 6 months Every 100 Hours or Annually Every 200 Hours or Biannually
Mechanical steering, lubricate
(1)
7 Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Tilt tube, inspect and lubricate
(1)
7 Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Swivel bracket / tilt support bracket, inspect and
lubricate
(1)
7 Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Throttle and shift linkage, inspect and lubricate
(1)
7 Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Remote control cables, lubricate
(1)
7 Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Lubrication and corrosion protection for metallic
components
4 Every 60 days / Every 30 in Saltwater
Battery connections and condition, verify 7 O D
SystemCheck self-test and warning horn, verify
operation
OD
Anticorrosion anodes, verify operation O D
Water intake screens, verify condition O D
Overboard waterpump indicator, verify operation O D
Steering system check, verify function O D
Throttle and shift operation, verify function O D
Emergency stop circuit and lanyard, verify function O D
Flush cooling system O
Operator’s Guide, onboard O
Engine upper and lower motor covers, clean and
wax
O
Operator’s Guide, review O
Fuel and oil system components, inspect and repair
leaks
(2)
DD
Fuel filter and oil filter(s) inspection, eliminate
contamination
D
Fastener inspection, tighten loosened components D D
Air silencer, clean and inspect D D
Thermostat, inspect and verify operation
(2)
DD
Power tilt/trim fluid, inspect fluid level 6 D D

Johnson 115 PL Specifications

General

Brand	Johnson
Model	115 PL
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English