2004 SR Johnson 2-stroke 40, 50HP Service Manual, Page 75Get this manual
MAINTENANCE PRE-SEASON SERVICE
PRE-SEASON SERVICE
If outboard was removed from boat for storage, make certain it has been reinstalled with factoryspecified hardwareRefer to the INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY section for proper set-up procedures
SUBMERGED ENGINES
Once an outboard has been submerged in fresh or salt water, it must be serviced within three (3) hours of recoveryImmediate service can minimize the corrosive affect that air has on the polished surfaces of the crankshaft, connecting rods, and internal powerhead bearings
Outboard Mounting Bolts
Check and re-torque outboard mounting bolts Torque outboard to transom mounting bolts and nuts to 40 ftIbs(54 Nm)
IMPORTANT: If outboard cannot be started or serviced immediately, it should be resubmerged in fresh water to avoid exposure to the atmosphere