System; Operations - Craftsman 298.586190 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
14. ¸
C,
d.
FLYWHEEL MAGNETO IGNITION
SYSTEM WITH .TRANSISTERIZED
ELECTRONIC IGNITOR
The magneto ignition system consists of the
following component parts: Flywheel. Trar_-
sisterized Electronic Ignitor and Ignition Coil.
Inspect the following if engine fails or is
hard to start:
(1) Spark plug as often as necessary. Be
sure spark plug gap setting is .025"
tO.6mm).
(2) Gasoline fuel supply and fuel shut-
off valvesho01d be open.
{3) Carburetor being starved of fuel.
The correct spark plug for this motor is
NGK 8MR-6A or Campion RCJ-8,
To test ignition system, remove spark
plug and pl_E',ce against bare spot on meta_
part of motor away from cylinder spark,'
plug hole and then pull starter cord several
times. If a spar k bridges the plug gap. the: Figure 14
magneto is in good operating condition.
CENTER BOLT
Figure 13
WARNING
The high tension 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.
15. REMOVING MOTOR FROM BOAT
a. Always tilt 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 i;n
upward direction until the propeller clears
the transom. Hold the motor upright long
enough to allow alt_Water to drain from the
exhaust pipe, When yop find it difficult to
hold the;motor uprigllti tighten the Center
Bolt increasingly for desired effort. (See
Figure 13).
,_ ,; _,. WARNING .......
Although' the engine is air cooled, it is
possibleto burn your hands on the engine:
biock and upper portion of the cotumn.
Do not touch.
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 spil|age from the carburetor
throat and bowl end to prevent gum
formations in the carburetor during
storage:
1. Close fuel shut-off valve and air vent
" screw at fuel filler cap.
2. Allow motor to run at idling speed
until it Stops of its own accord, indi- "
caring the carburetor has run dry. .
.16. SALT WATER OPERATION " .- :
To materially increase the 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 the lower unit in salt-water
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 lubricant (Lithium
Grease), thus enabling the propeller to be
removed easily.
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_i e,' It is good practice when opereting in salt
.... installed on boats with thick transoms; . 1 water to inspect your .motor daily and to
c. Always carry outboard with the engine _ apply a light coating of grease to any
above the lower unit'to prevent moisture _ part or area that shows evidence of cot-:
from entering • the engine through the rosion or rust,
exhaust ports. : f. Always remove motor from boat ver-
:d_ Steering handle serves as carrying handle as tically, allowing water to drain from column
.... shown in Figure 14. before tilting the motor.