Johnson Outboard Service Repair Manuals Directory

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Service Manual Directory by Year

Johnson Outboard Production 1922-2007: Select Model Year Below

1922-1964 | 1958-1964 V4 | 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007

Johnson Marine Outboard Motor Model Identification

Johnson Outboard Production 1922-2007:

Your Johnson outboard model number can usually be found on the nameplate located on the motor or the mounting bracket. The nameplate should contain a serial number and a model number which will identify the year and certain details of that motor and help you obtain the correct parts and service literature .

1980-2007: Johnson outboards from 1980 to 2007 "last year of production" use a model number that will indicate the year & features of that motor. See the model number charts here.

1980 - 1998 | 1999 - 2001 | 2002 - 2007

Pre-1980: Johnson outboards prior to 1980 do not have a consistent model number codes. See the pre-1980 model number information chart. Johnson Outboard Model Directory 1922-1979

Find the serial number or code number. It will be found on the nameplate located on the outboard itself, on the mounting bracket or on the silver core plug on top of the power head. The serial number is typically a mixture of letters and numbers or a series of letters alone.

Decode the number. The number to the far right is the model run or suffix. The next two letters to the left are the part of the code that determine the year. Johnson and Evinrude use a simple code if the outboard is a 1980 to the present model. It is INTRODUCES. I=1, N=2, T=3, R=4, O=5, D=6, U=7, C=8, E=9, S=0.

For example, a 1999 mode would show xxxxxEEx. The EE is 99 or 1999. This is only for a 1980 model year or after 1980.

Decode for an earlier model, if the INTRODUCES code is not fitting. From 1969 to 1980, the year is in the model number by year. For example, a 1976 outboard has a 76 in its model or serial number, such as xxxx76x.

To decode motors 1968 and earlier, go to the Bombardier website for your outboard's year. It is easiest to look up the horsepower and year online. Bombardier acquired OMC and the Johnson and Evinrude brands in 2001.

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