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OPERATION
14,
FLYWHEEL
MAGNETO
IGNITION
SYSTEM
WITH
TRANSISTERIZED
ELECTRONIC
IGNITOR
• " ":
a.
The magneto
ignition
system
consists ol the
following
component
Parts:
Flywheel,
Tran-
sisterized
Electronic
Ignitor
and ignition
Coil.
b. Inspect
the
following
if engine
fails
or =iS
hard to start:
[lJ
Spark
plug
as often
as necessary,
Be
sure
spark
plug
gap
setting
is ;025 '°
{0.6mm
1.
(2)
Gasoline
fuel
supply
and
fuel
shut-
off valve should be open.
{3)
Carburetor
being starved of fue!,
c.
The
correct
spark
plug
for
this
motor
is
NGK
BMR6A
or Champion
RCJ-8,
d, To
lest
ignition
system,
remove
spark
Plug
and
place
against
bare
spot
on metal
part
of
motor
away
from
cylinder
spark
plug
hole
an_ then
pull
starter
cord several
times.
If a spark bridges
the plug gap. the
magneto
is in
good
operating
condition,
The
high
tensio_
lead
wire
must
be
con-
nected
to the
plug
for this check.
If there
is no
spark,
have
the
ignition
checked
at
your Sears Service
Center.
t'
CENT£R
BOLT
Figure 13
WARNING
If
the motor
will
not
be operated
for a
period
of
time,
if
it is to
be
removed
from
the boat,
or if it iS to be tilted
up,
we recommend
ihe
following
practice
to
prevent
s|)dlage
from
tl_e
carburetor
throat
and
bowl
and
to
prevent
gum
formations
in
the
carburetor
during
storage:
1.
Close fiJe] shut-eli
valve and air vent
screw at fu_l liller
cap,
2.
Atfow
motor
to run
at idling speed
until
it stops
of its own
accord,
indi-
cating
the carburetor
has run dry.
15.
REMOVING
MOTOR
FROM
BOAT
a,
Always
titt
motor
by
lifting
on
rear
of
shroud,
DO
NOT
PUSH
DOWN
ON THE
STEERING
HANDLE.
When
removing
the
motor
from
the boat.
raise the outboard
in
upward
direction
until
the propeller
clears
the transom,
Hold the motor
Uprig!_t
long
enough
to allow
all water
to drain
from the
exhaust
Pipe.
When
VOU find it difficult
to
hold
the motor
upright,
tighten
the Center
Bolt
increasingly
for desired
efiori,
(See
Figure
13L
WARNING
Although
the engine
is air
cooled,
it is
possible
to burn
your
hands on the engine
block
and upper
portion
of the column.
Do not touch.
b.
It may
be necessary
to rotate
the motor
to
one
side
before
tilting
the motor
on
the
transom
to remove
leg from
the water
when
installed
on boats
with thick transoms.
16.
SALT
WATER
OPERATION
To
materiaNy
increase
Ihe life
of all exposed
parts
and decorative
finishes,
follow
the steps
indicated
below.
a.
Always
tilt
your
motor
out
of
the
water
when not
in use.
-,
.....
, .-
b.
Never
leave
tha
lower
unit
in
salt. wate_
overnight,
c.
Wipe
exterior
completely
with
fresh water
Cloth
and
then
apply
light
coating
of oil.
d,
Lubricate
propeller
shaft occasionally
with
a
waterproof
type
of
lubricanl
tLithium
Grease},
thus
enablihg
the propeller
to be
removed
easilv_
e.
It
is good
practice
when
operating
in sail
water
to
inspect
your
motor
daily
and to
apply
a
light
coating
of
grease
to
any
part
or
area
that
shows
evidence,
of cor-
rosion or rust.
1,
Always
remove
motor
from
boat
ver-
iically,
allowing
water
to drain
from column
before
tilting
the motor
.....
c.
Always
carry
outboard
with
the
engine
i
....
above
the lower
unit
to
prevent
moisture
--
from
entering
the
engine
through
the
exhaust
ports.
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