Adjustments; Shear Pin - Craftsman 298.586190 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
WARNING
In case of an Emergency, the engine can
be stopped by moving the Choke Lever to
Full Choke Position.
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 the following practice to
prevent spitlage from the carburetor
throat and bow! and to prevent gum
formations in the carburetor during
storage:
1, Close fuel shut-off valve and air
vent screw at fuel filler cap.
2. Al!ow motor to run at idling speed
until it stops of its own accord,
indicating the carburetor has run
dry,
Figure 9
_ Fl_Adjlsti!g _rew
1% FLOODING
To clear engine of excess fuel, move choke lever
to "Off" position and throttle grip to half
throttle position. Pull recoil starter handle
until engine starts and continues to run.
Figure IO
12. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
a. Your motor has a idle adjusting screw and
the idle speed has been preset at the factory.
However, you may need to adjust the idle
speed using Idle Adjusting Screw. Turn the
Screw clockwise to increase motor speed .......
- and counter clockwise to decrease it. The
idle speed adjustment must be done with
' throttle grip at ful closed position and the
idle speed should be as low as possible while
: the engine runs steady. (See Figure 9)
b, Periodically check filter for dirtby unscrew*
.' ing Sediment Bowl. (See Figure 12) "
i3, PROPELLER SHEAR PIN & COTTER
PIN HOLDER
a. The Shear Pin is used for the purpose of
protecting the Drive Train and Gears. The
Shear Pin wil! not prevent the propeller
from becoming damaged when striking an
under water object. When shear I pin is
broken, the engine will continue to run,
however, the propeller will not be rotating.
CAUTION
Stop engine immediately after shearing
pin to avoid possible damage to the engine.
b. To replace shear pin, shut off motor,
remove cotter pin with pliers and slip off
propeller. (See Figures 10 & t 1).
c. Replace with new shear pin located in shear
pin and cotter pin holder. (See Figure 12).
Figure 12
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