Sears GAMEFISHER 225.581508 Owner's Manual page 27

STORAGE
• Remove spark plug and put an ounce or two of out-
board oil into spark plug hole (Figure 42).
• Reinstall spark plug.
• Pull starter rope several times to lubricate piston, rings
and cylinder walls and to remove water from cooling
system.
• Lubricate all parts, as outlined in Lubrication.
• Drain and refill gear housing, as outlined in Lubrication.
• Lubricate and service propeller, as outlined in Mainte-
nance.
• Reinstall motor cover.
EXTERIOR CARE
• Your outboard isprotected with a durable enamel finish.
To keep its appearance, wash and wax often using ma-
rine cleaners and waxes (Figure 43).
PREPARATION FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
• We recommend that your Sears Service Center pre-
pare your motor for use after storage. The Service
Center has the latest tools, materials and information.
• They can also perform maintenance as required by
warranty, test-run your motor and perform tune-up
and adjustments needed for good operation. If your
motor cannot be returned to your Sears Service Cen-
ter, do the following steps:
• Remove spark plug and clean or replace, as out-
lined under Maintenance.
• Lubricate all parts, as outlined under Lubrication.
• Check lubricant in gear housing, as outlined under
Lubrication.
• Service exterior of motor, as outlined under Exte-
rior Care.
• Drain fuel tank and use a fresh fuel mixture.
FIGURE 42
FIGURE 43
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