Craftsman GameFisher 298.585190 Owner's Manual

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OPERATIONWARNINGIn case of an Emergency, the engine canbe stopped by moving the Choke Lever toFull Choke Position.If the motor will not be operated for aperiod of time, if it is to be removed fromthe boat, or _f it is to be tilted up, werecommend the following practice toprevent _pi]faga from the carburetorthroat and bowl and to prevent gumformations in the carburetor duringsto rage :1. Close fuel shut-off valve and airvent screw at fuel filler cap.2. Allow motor to run at idling speeduntil it stops of its own accord,indicating the carburetor has rundry.11, FLOODINGTo cJear engine of excess fuel, move choke leverto "Off" position and throttle lever to halfthrottle position. Pull recoil starter handleuntd engine starts and continues to run.12. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTSa. Your motor has a idle adjusting screw andthe idle speed has been preset at the factory.However, you may need to adjust the idlespeed using Idle Adjusting Screw, Turn theScrew clockwLse to increase motor speedand counter cfockwtse to decrease it. Theidle speed adjustment must be done withthrottfe lever at full closed posttion and theidle speed should be as low as possible whiletheengme runs steady. (See Figure 9)b. Periodically check filter for dirt by unscrew-ing Sediment Bowl.13. PROPELLER SHEAR PIN & CHAINHOLDERa. The Shear Pin ts used for the purpose ofprotecting the Drive Train and Gears. TheShear Pin will not prevent the propellerfrom becoming damaged when striking anunder water object• When shear pin isbroken, the engine will continue to run,however, the propeller will not be rotating.CAUTION IStop engine immediately after shearingpin to avoid possible damage totheengine.b. To replace shear p)n, shut off motor,remove cotter pm with pliers and slip offpropeller. [See Figures 10& 11).c. Replace with new shear pin located in shearpin and cotter pin holder. (See Figure 12).Figure 9SLOW _Idle Adjusting ScrewFigure lOFigurell " "....Figure 12",." ' " !..:,CONTACT POINT@CONTACT-BREAKER ANDTIMING LOCKING SCREWSCONTACT-BREAKERBASE PLATEFigure 137