Craftsman 298.586190 Owner's Manual

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OPERATION14. ¸C,d.FLYWHEEL MAGNETO IGNITIONSYSTEM WITH .TRANSISTERIZEDELECTRONIC IGNITORThe magneto ignition system consists of thefollowing component parts: Flywheel. Trar_-sisterized Electronic Ignitor and Ignition Coil.Inspect the following if engine fails or ishard to start:(1) Spark plug as often as necessary. Besure spark plug gap setting is .025"tO.6mm).(2) Gasoline fuel supply and fuel shut-off valvesho01d be open.{3) Carburetor being starved of fuel.The correct spark plug for this motor isNGK 8MR-6A or Campion RCJ-8,To test ignition system, remove sparkplug and pl_E',ce against bare spot on meta_part of motor away from cylinder spark,'plug hole and then pull starter cord severaltimes. If a spar k bridges the plug gap. the: Figure 14magneto is in good operating condition.CENTER BOLTFigure 13WARNINGThe high tension lead wire must be con-:nected to the plug for this check. If thereis no spark,= have the ignition checked atyour Sears Service Center.15. REMOVING MOTOR FROM BOATa. Always tilt motor by lifting on rear ofshroud. DO NOT PUSH DOWN ON THESTEERING HANDLE. When removing themotor from the boat. raise the outboard i;nupward direction until the propeller clearsthe transom. Hold the motor upright longenough to allow alt_Water to drain from theexhaust pipe, When yop find it difficult tohold the;motor uprigllti tighten the CenterBolt increasingly for desired effort. (SeeFigure 13).,_ ,; _,. WARNING .......Although' the engine is air cooled, it ispossibleto burn your hands on the engine:biock and upper portion of the cotumn.Do not touch.If the motor will not be operated for aperiod of time. if it is to be removedfrom the boat, or if it is to be tilted up_we recommend the following practice toprevent spil|age from the carburetorthroat and bowl end to prevent gumformations in the carburetor duringstorage:1. Close fuel shut-off valve and air vent" screw at fuel filler cap.2. Allow motor to run at idling speeduntil it Stops of its own accord, indi- "caring the carburetor has run dry. ..16. SALT WATER OPERATION " .- :To materially increase the life of all exposedparts and decorative finishes; follow the stepsindicated below.a.. Always tilt your motor out of the waterwhen not in use.b. Never leave the lower unit in salt-waterovernight. -c. Wipe exterior completely with fresh watercloth and then apply light coating of oil.d. Lubricate propeller shaft occasionally witha waterproof type of lubricant (LithiumGrease), thus enabling the propeller to beremoved easily.b. It may be necessary to rotate the motor toone side before tilting the motor on thetransom tO remove leg from the water when_i e,' It is good practice when opereting in salt.... installed on boats with thick transoms; . 1 water to inspect your .motor daily and toc. Always carry outboard with the engine _ apply a light coating of grease to anyabove the lower unit'to prevent moisture _ part or area that shows evidence of cot-:from entering • the engine through the rosion or rust,exhaust ports. : f. Always remove motor from boat ver-:d_ Steering handle serves as carrying handle as tically, allowing water to drain from column.... shown in Figure 14. before tilting the motor.