Craftsman Gamefisher 298.586130 Owner's Manual page 3

.......... IMPORTANT
Owner's Responsibility and Operating Safety Check List
BE SURE TO READ.AND DO THE-FOLLOWING BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR.OUTBOARD MOTOR
:SAFETY CHECK LIST " '" :- .............
t. Learn and observe the boating laws of the U.S. Coast, Guard, state, local author-
ities.
2. U.S, Coast Guard regulations require the following:
a. Provide an approved life-vest, type 1,2 or 3, Personal Flotation Device for each
person in boat. (Encourage passengers to wear them.)
b. If the boat exceeds 16 feet, also carry a type 4, throwable Personal Flotation
Device.
3. Do not fill fuet tank wlth motor running or near any flame or lighted smoking
material.
4. When loading boat distribute the toad evenly, keep the load low; don't overload;
don't stand in a small boat. Take weather and water conditions intoaccOunt.
5. Do not permit persons to ride on parts of the boat not designed for such use.
Standing, bow riding and seat back or gunwale riding can be especially dangerous,
" OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY . • .... ., ,:/
6. Read owner's manual before running your new outboard motor.
71. Before starting, make sure your motor is securely mounted to boat transom with a
;i' " : safety chain, Tighten clamp stud handles securely by hand, :. . _.
8. Be sure to have pliers, screwdriver, spare spark plugs, wrench, shear pins and cotter
pins in boat whenever leaving shore, _ --
- i; 9, : Be sure to have an adequate supply of_ fuel (carry onty in an aPproved'container} on
board. Use a good grade of regular gasoline w th proper mixture, as c ted n the
Specifications. ._._ . ......... ' ': .
tO. Occasionally check to be sure clamp stud handles on transom mounting bracket are
tight.
11. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, THE ENGINE CAN BE STOPPED BYOEPRES_
SING THE STOP BUTTON (IF SO EQUIPPED) OR PLACING CHOKE KNOB IN
FULL CHOKE POSITION.
t2. Keep an alert lookout, Serious accidents have resulted from failure to use eyes.
t3. Keep firef{ghting and lifesaving equipment in good condition and readily accessible
at all times.
14. Good housekeeping is even more important afloat than ashore. Cleanliness dimin-
ishes the probability of fire and tripping hazards.
TIPS FOR TRAILERING OR AUXILIARY USE
15. When launching or loading boat on a trailer, place your outboard motor in the
=:i!.... i tilted" storage position, Also when trailering your boat and outboard motor, keep
motor, in upright (vertical) position on the boat transom. Outboard
3orted.acrOss rough roads in the "tilt" position couid_cause transom
or mounting brackets to break off, losing your motor. If motor must be
_-traile[ed. in :'tiit'_ p0sition, a short length of 2 x4 should be placed between the
_t and t!_e motor leg. The motor leg should the n be firm y ted down
to prevent any possible damage, Similar precauti0ns shoul d
be
if
using the motor as an auxillary power source for a sailboat or power boat.
;°When u sit_g:m0t0r asan aux liary power source, the use of an auxiliary adjustable
-:position motor brac_ket is recommended, "