1978 Johnson 2HP outboards Service Manual, Page 7Get this manual
1-3 SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS OMC has specially-designed tools to simplify some of the disassembly and reassembly operationsThese tools are illustrated in this Service Manual, in many cases in actual useRefer to the Special Service Tool Catalog for description and ordering instructions for these tools Individual purchasers of Service Manuals must order Special Tools from an authorized dealerOUTBOARD MOTOR NOMENCLATURE Sometimes the words "right" and "left" are very confusing when referring to the sides of an outboard motorTherefore, the sides are referred to as STARBOARD or PORT sidesSTARBOARD means on the right hand while facing the bow (FRONT) of the boat; PORT means left handSee Figures 1-1 and 1-2Service required for the motor is generally one of three kinds 1 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
NORMAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE, which includes putting new motor into operation, storing motors, lubrication, and care under special operating conditions such as salt water and cold weatherOPERATING MALFUNCTIONS due to improper motor mounting, propeller condition or size, boat condition, or the malfunction of some part of the motorThis includes motor tune-up procedures to keep the motor in prime operating conditionCOMPLETE DISASSEMBLY and overhaul, such as inspecting motor that has been submerged, or rebuilding trade-in units3