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OPERATION
14.
FLYWHEEL
MAGNETO
IGNITION
SYSTEM
WITH
TRANSISTERIZED
ELECTRONIC
IGNITOR
a.
The magneto
ignition
system consists of the
following
component
parts:
Flywheel
Tran-
sisterized
EJectronic
ignitor
and ignitionCoil.
b, 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""
(0,6ram).
(2)
Gasoline
fuel
supply
and
fuel
shut-
off valve should
be open.
(3)
Carburetor
being starved
of fuel.
c.
The
correct
spark
plug
for this
motor
is
NGK
BMR_6A
or Campion
RCJ-8,
d.
TO
test
ignition
system,
remove
spark
plug
and
place against
bare
sPot on metal
part
of
motOr
away
from
c_ilinder
spark
plug
hole and then
pull starter
cord several
times.
If a spark bridges the plug
gap, the
magneto
is
in
good
operating
condition.
The
high
tension
lead
wire
must
be con-
nected
to the plug for thischeck.
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
in
upward
direction
until
the propeller
clears
the transom.
Hold
the motor
upright
long
enough
to allow
all water
to drain
from the
exhaust Pipe.
When you
find it difficult
to
hold
the motor
upright,
tighten
the Center
Bolt
increasingly
for desired
effort.
(See
Figure
13).
.............
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;
,
c.
Always
carry
outboard
with ttle
engine
above
the
lower
unit
tO prevent
moisture
.from
entering
the
engine
through
the
exhaust ports.
d;
Steering
handle
serves as carrying
handle
as
shown in Figure 14.
Figure 13
Figure
14
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
the
following
practice
to
prevent
spillage
from
the
carburetor
throat
anct
bowl
and
to
prevent
gum
formations
in
the
carburetor
during
storage:
t.
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-
cating
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 oi!.
d.
Lubricate
propeller
shaft
occasionally
with
a waterproof
type
of
lubricant
(Lithium:
Grease),
thus
enabling
the propeller
to be
removed
easily.
e,
It
is good
practice
when
operating
in salt
.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,
f,
Always
remove
motor
from
boat
ver-
tically,
allowing
water
to drain from column
before
tilting
the motor,
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