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OPERATION
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14,
FLYWHEEL
MAGNETO
IGNITION
SYSTEM
a,
The magneto
ignition
system consists of the
following
component
parts:
Con-tact
Points,
Condenser,
and
Ignition
Coil.
(See
Figure
13),
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
Champion
RCJ-8.
d,
To
test
ignition
system,
remove
spark
plug
and
place
against
bare sPOt on metal
part
of
motor
away
from
cylinder
spark
ptug hole
end then
pull =_arter
cord sovoral
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 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
NOTPUSH
DOWN
ON
THE
STEERING
HANDLE,
When removing
the
motor
from
the boat
ra se the outboard
in
d_rect=on
until
the propeller
_ars
upward
the transom.
Hold
the motor
upright
I(_ng
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
14).
WARNING
Although
the
engine
is air
cooled,
it
is
possible
to burn
your hands on the engine
biock
and
upper
portion
of
the column,
Do not touch.
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C_TER BOLT \_4_
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Figure 14
Figure
14A
WARNING
If
the
motor
witl
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
and
bowl
and
to
prevent
gum
formations
in
the
carburetor
during
storage:
t.
Close fuel
shut-off
valve and air vent
screw at fuet filler
cap,
2.
Allow
motor
to run
at idling
speed
until
it stops of its own accord,
indb
caring the carburetor
has run dry:
d,
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
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
0vernigh t,
c.
Wipe
exterior
completely
with
fresh
water
cloth
and
then
apply
light
coating
of oil,
d.
Lubricate
propeller
shaft occasionafly
with
a
waterproof
type
of
lubricant
ILithium
Grease},
thus
enabling
the Propeller
to be
removed
easiiy.
e.
It
is good
practice
when
operating
in salt
installed
on boats
with
thick ttansoms_
_
! water
to
inspect
your
motor
daily
and
t.o
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
car-
from
entering
the
engine
through
the
rosJon Or rust,
exhaust
ports,
f.
Always
remove
motor
from
boat
ver-
Steering
handle
serves as carrying
handle
as
tically,
allowing
wafer
to drain
from
column
shown in Figure
14A,
before
tilting
the motor.
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