Sears Gamefisher 298.586192 User manual

VIODEL NO.
298:586192
Iowner's
responsibi)ity
•maintenance
•operation
•trouble
shooting
1, replacement
parts
=blication No. _....
_7-45560-206

TABLE OF CONTENTS PaBeNo.
SPECIFICATIONS ••........................ i
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY .... _ ......................... .... 2
MAINTENANCE .......................................... , 4 _
LUBRICATION GEAR HOUSING .............................. 4
MUFFLER" INSPECTION .................................... 4
_' PROLONGED-STORAGE 4
OPERATIONS . •
NEW:AUTOMATIC CLUTCH ., ............................... • 4
BOAT MOUNTING ..................... :....... 5
,STEERING ADJUSTMENT ................................. 5
2-CYCLE ENGINE FUEU MIXTURE ........ :. ............... . 6 :
STARTING PROCEDURES .................. :.............. 6_i
STOPPING PROCEDURES , ................. -.............. 6
FLOODING. ; .............. :......... .................... 7
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS ........ -. ..................... 7
PROPELLER SHEAR PIN .................................. 7
IGNITION SYSTEM "_",.......... • 8
REMOVING MOTOR FROM BOAT .......................... 8
SALT WATER OPERATIONS ..... • ......................... 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST .......................... 9
REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................... I0
ORDERING PROCEDURES ......................... Outside Back Cover
PRODUCT WARRANTY ........................... Outside Back Cover
SPECIFICATION
Type of Engine ........................... Air Cooled 2-Cycle
Horsepower .......................................... 3.00
Maximum RPM .................................... 7500
Weight .................. (11 kg) ........ 24.3 Lbs. Approx.
Bore and Stroke ........... (41 rnm x 38ram) .... 1.61" x 1.50"
Displacement ............. (50 cc) ............... 3.05 cu.in.
Fuel Capacity-Engine Tank .... (1.3 liters) ............. 1-1/5 qt.
ignition ....... Flywheel Magneto with Transisterized Electronic Ignitor.
Spark Plug .................... NGK BMR-6A or Champion RCJ-8
Spark Plug Gap Setting ....... (0.6 mm) ................. 025"
Bearings (Engine) Ball
Bearings (Gear Hsg.) ........ ................ Ball& Oilite Bronze
Starter ................... ...................... Recoil
Propeller Dia. and Pitch ...... (182 mmx 130 ram} .. 7.17" x 5.12"
Lub. (Gear Hsg.) .................................. SAE 90
Fuel Mixture ... 50 to 1 ratio of regular grade gasolineto 2-cycle outboard
lubricant or its equivalent BIA certified TC-W 2-cycle outboard lubricant.
Steering _""
243 P,vot Steering

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
1, 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. 0o not fill fuel tank with motor running or near any flame or lighted smoking
material.
4, When loading boat distribute the load evenly, keep the load low; don't overload;
don't stand in a small boat. Take weather and water conditions into account.
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 especia}ly dangerous.
OWNER'S RESPONSIBI LITY
6. Read owner'-s manual before running your new outboard motor_
7. Before starting, make sure your motor is securely mounted to boat transom with a
•: safety chain. Tighten clamp st_Jd handles securely by hand.
B. Be sure to have pliers, screwdriver, spa=respark plugs, wrench, shear Pins and cotter
}ins in boat whenever leaving shore.
9. Be sure 1;ohave an adequate supply of fue_ (carry only in an approved container) on
board. Use a good grade of regular gasoline with proper mixture, as cited in the
Specifications.
10, 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 BY DEPRES- ._
SING THE STOP BUTTON (IF SO EQUIPPED) OR PLACING CHOKE KNOB IN
:FULL CHOKE POSITION.
12, Keep an alert lookout, Serious accidents have resulted from failure to use eyes.
13. Keep firefighting and lifesaving equipment in good condition and readily accessible
at all times.
14. Good housekeeping is eve_ 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
tilted storage position, Also when trailering your boat and outboard motor, keep
outboard motor in upright (vertical) position on the boat transom, Outboard
motors transported across rough roads in the "tilt" position could cause transom
damage=or mounting brackets to break off, losing your motor. If motor must be
trailered in "'tilt '_ position, a short length of 2 x 4 should be placed between the
:motor bracket and the motor leg, The motor leg should then be firmly tied down
against the 2x 4 to prevent any possible damage. Simitar precautions should be
taken if using the motor as an auxiliary power source for a sailboat or power boat.
When using motor as an auxiliary power source, the use of an auxiliary adjustable
position motor bracket is recommended.
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FuelFifler Cap -
andAir VentScrew---_
Step Button
FuelShul-olfValve
FuelSedimentBow!
and Filter
DualAutomaticClutchHousin
ReverseDrivingLock-
Till Pin Adjuslment
MufflerPipe
ExhaustOutlet
Propeller
Collar Pin
/
GearHousingCoVer_
Slader Handle
ChokeLever
PowerHead
SparkPlug
SteeringHandle
ClampStud Handles
Transom8rackel
DriveShaft Pipe
\
CavilalionPlate
Fill andDrain Plug
GearHousing
Figure l
MAINTENANCE
1, FEATURE INFORMATION
a. This outboard motor has_ special design
features as shown in Figure I.
b Your selection of our Marine Products will
provide you with many hours of enjoyable
boating, To assure your complete satisfac-
tion on 1he investment you have just made.
we ask you to read this manua! thoroughly
before going afloat. Acquaint yourself with
the particular areas of operation on your
outboard motor as you read the step-by-step
procedures. "Keep in mind maximum per-
formance _s achieved only when the owner
or operator is completely familiar with the
operating insTru;ctions
c Periodic servicing will be required, tt is
recommended that you consult your Sears
Service Center when service is necessary.
We will be happy to extend out facilities
•and assure prompt service.
BOLT -_
FILL AN-__
DRAIN PLUG_
COTTER P|N_
Figure 2
Figure 3'
HOUSING
COVER
_._ PROPELLR

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MAIN I !-NAN_;i:
2. LUBRICATION _GEAR HOUSING
a. The Gear Housing has been pre.lubricated at
the factory; however, the grease level should
be checked as follows using SAE 90 out-
board motor grease, (See Figure 2).
(1) Prior to initial operation,
{2) After first four (4) hours of use,
(3) Recheck after every fifty (50) hours
running time.
{4) Replace with new lubricant at the end
of your outboard motor season, This
is important, as it removes any water
from the gear housing and prevents
possible corrosion to internal parts.
b. To Check, Drain or Fill gear housing, follow
these steps:
(1) Position outboard motor upright,
(2) Remove drain plug and washer, then
insert nozzle of gear lubricant tube
into h01e. .
Squeeze tube until lubricant is forced
out around tube,
Replace plug and washer. Be sure plug
is tightened securely.
':(5} To achieve complete drainage of.lubri-
cant, remove cotter pin, propeller and
:shear pin from propeller shaft, ale0,
gear housing Cover by unscrewing 2
bolts.
(6) When lubricant has completely "drained,
replace parts and refill gear housing
using filling procedu re above.
best results, lubricate propeller shaft
lithium grease every 30 to 60 days,
c. For
with
3. 'MUFFLER iNSPECTION : •
a.:. Periodically remove muffler cover by un-
screwing screws and inspect for carbon
build-up inside the muffler inlet and outlet.
the exhaust port and the combustion
chamber of the cylinder. Excessive carbon
will prevent drawing the maximum power
out of the engine. (See Figure 3L
b._ Care should be exercised While cleaning
_' away carbon to prevent scratches to the
surface of the engine components and drop-
ping carbon inside of crankcase.
b.
c.
(3) The outboard' m0tor" sh0uld :be
mounted on a stand vertically with
power head up for storage.
(4} Pull starter handle slowly until resist-
ance is fett due to compression pres-
sure, then stop. Release starter tension
slowly to prevent engine from revers-
ing rotation due to compression
pressure_ This position will close both
the intake and exhaust ports for
storage,
(5) Drain and fill gear housing as outlined
under Lubrication of Gear Housing.
(Ref. 2)
(6) Wipe exterior completely wiih fresh
water cloth and then apply light coat-
ing of oil,
When starting a new season, always use fresh
gasoline, Last year's gasoline may have
varnish deposits that will plug the carbu-
retor jets, thus requiring a complete over-
haul.
To plan for the coming season, we recom-
mend you contact your Sears Service
Center before the new season for any service
repair work required,
OPERMION
5, NEW AUTOMATIC CLUTCH
a. New automatic clutch. Based On a dual
centrifugal clutch design, it allows the out-
board prop to turn at very stow speeds or
even come to a complete stop while the
engine continues operating efficiently. It
eliminates the need to shift gears by hand
and prevents the engine from overheating
and stalling at slow speeds.
When engine starts, motor is neutral. As
throttle increases, sub clutch engages. At
:approx. 6 MPH, main clutch engages to
provide direct drive for cruising,
4. PROLONGED STORAGE
a. To store your outboard motor for pro-
longed storage, prepare outboard as fol-
lows:
(1) See paragraph on stopping procedures.
(Ref, 10)
(2) When removing outboard motor from
boat, allow all water to drain from
unit,
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