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MAINTENANCE
2.
LUBRICATION_GEAR
HOUSING
a.
The Gear
Housing
has been pre-lubricated
al
the
factory;
h0wevec
ihe grease level should
be checked
as
follows
using
SAE
90
out-
board
motor
grease,
(See Figure
2).
11)
Prioi" to initial
operation;
_ (2)
After
first four {4) hOurs of use.
13)
Recheck
after
every
flfty
_t6Ol hou,s
il; '
running
time.
(4)
Replace
with
new
lubricant
at the end
of your
outboard
motor
season.
This
is important,
as it
removes
any
water
from
the
gear
housing
and
prevents
possible corrosion
to internal
parts,
(3}
The
outboard
motor
shoutd
L
mounted
on
a stand
vertically
wit
power
head up for storage,
(4)
Pull
starter
handle
si0wly
until
resis
ance
;s felt
due
to compression
pre
sure,
ther, stop.
Release starter
tensio
srowly
tO
prevent
englne
frorr;
rever_
pressurL, i 'This t_osition
will
close bet
the
intake
and
exhaust
ports
IC
storage.
(5)
Drain
and fill
gear housing
as outline
under
Lubrication
of Gear Hous_n:g,
(6)
Wipe
exterior
completely
with
ires
b.
To Check,
Drain
or Fill
gear housing,
foUow
,
water
cloth
and then apply
light
coa"
these steps:
{1)
Position
outboard
motor
upright,
(2)
Remove
drain
plug
and
washec
then
insert
nozzle
of
gear
lubricant
tube
into hole.
(3); Squeeze
tube
until
lubricant
is forced
out around
tube.
(4)
Replace
plug and washer.
Be sure plug
is tightened
securely,
(5)
To achieve
complete
drainage
of lubri-
cant,
remb;,/e
cotter
pin,
propeller
and
shear
pin
from
propeller
shaft,
also,
gear
housing
covet
by
unscrewing
2
bolts.
(6)
When
lubricant
has completely
drained,
replace
parts
and
refill
gear
housing
using f_ll_ng procedure
above•
For
best
results,
lubricate
propeller
.shaft
with Hthium
grease every 30 to 60 days,
_
•
3.
MUFFLER
INSPECTION
a,
Periodically
remove
_ufflor
cover
by
un-
screwing
screws
and
inspect-
for
car_on
build-up
inside
the muffler
inlet
and outlet,
the
exhaust
port
and=
the
combustion
chamber
of
the cylinder,
Excessive carbon
witl
prevent
drawing
the maximum
power
out of the engine.
(See Figure 3).
b,
Care
should
be
exercised
while
cleaning
awav
carbon
to
prevent-scratches
to
the
surface of the
engine
components
and dro_-
ping carbo_
inside
of crankcase.
:
ing of oil,
b+ When
starting
a new season, always
use fres
gasoline,
Last
year's
gasoline
may
hay
varnish
deposits
that
will
plug
the
carl_.
refer
jets,
thus
requiring
a complete
ove_
haul,
c.
To plan
for
the coming
season;
we recorr
mend
you
contact
,,,our
Sears
Serv.c
Center
before
the new season for any
servJc
repair
work
required.
OPERATION
5.
a,
NEW
AUTOMATIC
CLUTCH
New
automatic
clutch.
Based
on
a du_
centrifugal
clutch
des=gn,
it altows
the
out
board
prop
to turn
at very
slow speeds o
even
come
to
a complete
stop
while
th
engine
contimJes
operating
efficiently,
I
eliminates
the
need
to shift
gears by han_
and
prevents
tl_e engine
from
overheatin,
and stalling at slow speeds.
When
engine
slarls,
molar
ms neutral.
A
throttle
increases,
sub c_ulch engages.
A
appx,
6
MPH.
main
clutch
engages
t=
provide
direct
drive
for cruising,
4°
a.
PROLONGED
STORAGE
To
store
your
outboard
motor
for
pro-
longed
storage,
;_repare
outboard
as
fol-
lows:
(1)
See paragraph
on stopping
procedures.
(2)
When
removing
outboard
motor
from
boat,
allow
all
water
to
drain
from
unit.
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