Salt Water Operation; Shakedown Checklist; Propeller; Operating In Freezing - Sears GAMEFISHER 225.581508 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
SHAKEDOWN CHECKLIST
[] Operator has read and understood the entire opera-
tor's manual.
[] Operator has carried out pre-operation checklist.
[] Operate cautiously and get to know how your boat
handles.
[] If the motor is new, follow all break-in procedures.
[] Follow all operating procedures.
[] Check tightness of mounting clamps.
[] Adjust motor angle if necessary.
[] Adjust idle if necessary.
[] Adjust carburetor if necessary.
[] Check that propeller is correct for boat.
OPERATING IN FREEZING
TEMPERATURES
• When using the motor in freezing or near freezing tem-
peratures, keep the gear housing in the water. When
launching the boat/motor in near freezing"tempera-
tures, let the rig soak for 20 to 30 minutes before start-
ing to allow water in the water pick-up, water pump,
or water tube to thaw.
IMPORTANT: IF THE MOTOR IS TILTED OUT OF THE
WATER, WATER REMAINING IN THE COOLING SYSTEM
AND GEAR HOUSING MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE PARTS
TO BREAK.
• Do not start a motor that might be frozen.
SALT WATER OPERATION
Although all motor parts that contact water have been
chemically treated to resist salt water corrosion, you
should take some special steps after runningyour motor
in salt water.
• Always tilt the motor out of the water when not in use.
• From time to time run the motor in fresh water to flush
out salt deposits.
• Wash motor down with fresh water and soap; rinse.
Apply a marine-type wax to protect the finish.
• Periodically remove propeller and lubricate propeller
shaft.
• Replace water pump impeller every year. Apply anti-
seize compound to the driveshaft/crankshaft spline.
i ,A CAUTION
IF OUTBOARD IS STORED TILTED UP IN FREEZING
TEMPERATURE, TRAPPED COOLING WATER OR
RAIN WATER THAT MAY HAVE ENTERED THE
EXHAUST OUTLET IN THE GEAR CASE COULD
FREEZE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE OUTBOARD.
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