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OPERATION
14.
FLYWHEEL
MAGNETO
IGNITION
SYSTEM
a.
The magneto
ignition
system consists of the
following
component
parts:
Contact
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
p_ug gap
setting
is .025"'
(O.Cmm).
(2)
Gasoline
fuel
supply
and
fuef
shut-
off valve should be open.
{3}
Carburetor
being
starved
of fuel.
c.
The
correct
spark
plug
for
this
motor
=s
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
plug
hole and then
pull starter
cord several
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 th=s check.
If there
is no
spark,
have
the
ignitnon
checked
at
your Sears Service Center.
15.
REMOVING
MOTOR
FROM
BOAT
a.
Always
tilt
motor
by
hftlng
on
rear
of
shroud.
DO
NOT
PUSH
DOWN
ON THE
STEERING
HANDLE,
When
removing
the
motor
from
the boat,
raise the
outboard
in
upward
direction
until
the propeller
clears
the transom.
Hold
the motor
upright
long
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
block
and upper
portion
of the column•
Do not touch.
b.
{t may
be necessary to rotate
the motor
to
one
sude before
tilting
the motor
on
the
transom
to remove
leg from
the water
when
installed
on boats
with
thick
transoms.
c.
Always
carry
outboard
with
the
engine
above
the
lower
unit
to
prevent
moisture
from
entering
the
engine
through
the
exhaust
ports.
d.
Steering
handle
serves as carrying
handle
as
shown
in Figure
14A.
CENTER
BOLT
x_4-
Figure I4
Figure 14A
•
WARNING
If
the
motor
will
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
foltOwmg
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 fuel filler
cap.
2.
AGlow
motor
to run
at idling
speed
until
it stops
of its own
accord,
indi-
cating
the carburetor
has run dry.
16.
SALT
WATER
OPERATION
To
materially
increase
the hfe
of all exposed
parts
and decorative
finishes,
follow
the steps
indicated
below.
a,
Always
tdt
your
motor
out
of
the
water
when
not _n use_
b.
Never
leave
the
lower
unit
m salt
water
overnight.
c.
Wipe
exterior
completely
w_th
fresh
water
cloth
and
then
apply
light
coating
of oil.
d.
Lubricate
propeller
shaft
occasionally
with
a waterproof
type
of
lubricant
(L=thlum
Grease),
thus
enabling
the
propelEer
to be
removed
easdy.
e.
It
is good
practice
when
operating
m salt
water
to
inspect
your
motor
daily
and
to
apply
a
light
coating
of
grease
to
any
part
or
area
that
shows
evidence
of cor-
rosion or rust.
f.
Always
remove
motor
from
boat
ver-
tically,
allowing
water
to drain
from
column
before
tdting
the motor.
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