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    Bleeping Motor - Or Is It The Diagnostics?

    I have a 2005 Johnson 2 stroke engine. My diagnostic led display will sometimes cycle while running the boat. The led go through the cycle and I get a single beep which is same as when I first turn on the key. What is a good way to troubleshoot this problem. It is very intermittent.
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    2005 Johnson 2 stroke 90 HP engine blows 20 intermittently

    I occasionally experience the main 20 amp fuse blow when I start the engine. This does not happen very often but when it occurs the engine has been run several hours with several restarts to move to other fishing areas. Does anyone have a schematic of this circuit? It looks like the starter...
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    2005 Johnson 90 HP blows 20 amp fuse

    My 2005 90 HP occasionally blows the 20 amp fuse when trying to start. What can cause this problem? Is this a common problem with these engines?
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    Drain Tube Replacement

    I need to replace the brass drain tube on my boat. What is the best way to remove the old brass drain tube?
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    2005 90HP 2 stroke carbs bogs down on after warmup

    I have a 2005 Johnson outboard with carbs. Engine runs great at higher rpms. I am have trouble running at trolling speeds after the engine warms up. What is a good troubleshooting procedure? Engine will stall at idle after warm up but still runs great at higher rpms.
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    2005 Johnson 90 HP Engine Stalls

    After running the engine for a short period. I'll shut it down to fish and then restart it. It stalls out several times before I can get it to run without stalling. When running along at cruising speeds it runs perfect. What should I do to troubleshoot this problem? I plan to drain gas and put...
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    How to lower idle speed on 2005 90 HP Engine 2 stroke with carbs

    Where is the adjustment to lower the idle speed on a Johnson 2005 90 HP located? Do I adjust the throttle cable or is there a separate idle adjustment screw?
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    Shift cable vs. throttle cable on Johnson 2005

    I've got a Johnson 2005 90HP. There are two cables entering the engine. It is difficult to see which cable is the shift cable. Is the top cable and trunnion for the shift?
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    Want to slow trolling speed down with different prop

    I have the following 90 HP Johnson 2 stroke engine 17 1/2 foot center console (fiberglass) Prop is 13.25 x 17 with 3 blades Lowest trolling speed (at idle) is 4 mph I would like to troll below 2 mph What prop is recommended without causing damage to engine at higher RPMs?
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    Strange problem shifting out of gear with Johnson 2005 90 HP 2 stroke engine

    We boat is on trailer with garden hose attached I can shift in and out of gear with no problem and cannot duplicate the problem. When boat is on the water and I shift out of gear I must go a little past the shift detent point to get it to come out of gear. I can't understand why it shifts...
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    Max Rated RPM for a Johnson 90 HP 2005 2 stroke engine

    Does anyone know the maximum rated RPM for a Johnson 90 HP 2005 (2 stroke w carbs)?
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    Mounting a trolling motor on a McKee Craft 172 Marathon CC

    Does anyone have any first hand information on possibilities for adding a trolling motor to a 2005 McKee 17 foot CC boat?
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    2005 Johnson 90 HP shifting into neutral problem

    I have a problem coming out of gear and going into neutral. The boat is a center console and when I shift into neutral there is not a positive out of gear detent or stop. Is this a simple adjustment? I brought it to a dealer and he sat on boat for two weeks before he adjusted cables. He said it...
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    2005 Johnson 90 HP Stalls Out During Idle

    Engine starts up fine. Runs perfect at top end. Sometimes it will stall out during idle speed. I can watch the tach go down and sometimes prevent stall by pushing the key in. What is a good troubleshooting approach to identify the problem?
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    Bad or old gas

    What are the symtoms of bad gas in a 2 stroke 90HP engine?
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