2000 Johnson/Evinrude SS 2 thru 8 outboards Service Manual, Page 287Get this manual
If Boat Plate shows u.sCOAST GUARD CAPACITY INFORMATI.ON
MAXHP MAX PERSONS MAX WE IGHT
use Only Or Smaller!
When Rigging or Fixing any boat if transom looks Weak, tell the owner If transom is Curved, motor may come Loose Mount on Flat Surface only Use Shims to make surface flat
Use Bolts, Nuts, and Washers sent with Motor_They' re usually Special won't Rust or Weaken
If owner tells you "1 hit something rea lIy hard High speed blow to lower unit or, "1 was backing up think motor may have hit the tree or something"