Which manual for this 1979 15 hp

[basby]

I recently purchased a 1979 Johnson 15, model no: 15BAL79E. The model number plate indicates its a Belgium manufactured model. I can find manuals online for the following models:

15E79E
15EL79E
15R79E
15RL79E

Which one is the correct one for my outboard? Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[AEROCOOK]

Re: Which manual for this 1979 15 hp

If you are buying an OE manual, it should cover all models for the applied HP / model year. For instance, the OE manual I have for my 87 8hp covers a total of 10 different 8 hp model numbers, 5 Evinrude and 5 Johnson. Given that your model was made in Belgium it may not show up in the model listing in a North American specific OE manual. As far as I know there are no significant differences.

 

[basby]

Re: Which manual for this 1979 15 hp

Thanks for the info. As a matter of interest, what might be the difference between the manuals listed in the opening post - these are the ones that keep coming up when I search for a 1979 15 hp?

 

[gozierdt]

Re: Which manual for this 1979 15 hp

15E79E- Electric start, standard shaft
15EL79E- Electric start, long shaft
15R79E- Rope start, standard shaft
15RL79E- Rope start, long shaft

 

[basby]

Re: Which manual for this 1979 15 hp

Thanks to both of you, that clears up my confusion! And great forum, I'm sure I will have more questions