2003 Johnson ST 55 HP WRL 2 Stroke Commercial Service Manual, PN 5005483, Page 40Get this manual
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY UNPACKING THE OUTBOARD Install the mounting bolts through the stern brackets and transomInstall round backing plates and locknuts onto bolts and tighten securely
UNPACKING THE OUTBOARD&WARNING
To avoid personal injury, make sure the lifting capacity of the hoist is at least twice the weight of the outboard
DO NOT allow the lift hook or chain from the hoist to come in contact with any part of the engine during lifting12Round backing plates Locknuts
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Remove shipping cartonRemove any banding material used to secure outboard to shipping paletteThe mounting hardware used to attach the outboard to shipping frame is reused to fasten outboard to boat transomCarefully hoist outboard with specified lifting tool and unbolt outboard mounting brackets from frame