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SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 225.581508 15" TRANSOM 225.581498 20" TRANSOM GAMEFISHER CAUTION: Read and Follow 15 HORSEPOWER all Safety Rules OUTBOARD MOTOR and Instructions WITH 6 GALLON REMOTE TANK Before Operating This Equipment • Installation • Operation • Customer Responsibilities •...
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SAFETY RULES BOATER'S RESPONSIBILITIES The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct USING AN OUTBOARD THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXI- safe operation of the boat and safety of its occupants HORSEPOWER LIMIT OF A BOAT CAN: and general public. It is strongly recommended that 1.
CONGRATULATIONS... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS You are to be congratulated on your selection of this Engine 15 HP Outboard Motor which will give you years of satisfactory Horsepower Rating @ 6000 RPM service. Your Gamefisher is the end product of years of Recommended research, engineering and development.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 17-24 SAFETY RULES ......... MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS ...... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....WARRANTY ........STORAGE ........26-27 MOTOR ACCESSORIES ......TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ....INSTALLATION ......... REPAIR PARTS ........ MOTOR NOMENCLATURE ...... PARTS ORDERING ....REAR COVER OPERATION .........
OUTBOARD MOTOR ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when the outboard motor was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your outboard motor.
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GENERAL INFORMATION LANYARD STOP SWITCH DISADVANTAGES: INADVERTENT ACTIVATION THE SWITCH IS ALSO A POSSIBILITY. THIS COULD The purpose of the lanyard stop switch is to turn off CAUSE ANY, OR ALL, OF THE FOLLOWING POTEN- the engine ignition whenever the operator (when TIALLY HAZARDOUS...
INSTALLATION BOATTRANSOM TRANSOM TYPE • Make sure the transom of your boat is designed for mounting an outboard motor. (Figure 1) The keel should be tapered from a point about 30" (76.2cm) ahead of the transom so that it is no more than 1/2" (1.27cm) thick at the transom.
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your outboard motor. Compare the illustrations (Figures and 5) with your outboard motor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
OPERATION TO USE YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR MOTOR TILT • To tilt the motor up out of the water push tilt release lever down to "Release" position. (Figure 6) • Grasp handle on back of motor cover and pull forward until end of travel of tilt stop.
OPERATION SHALLOW WATER DRIVE TILLER HANDLE POSITIONS The shallow water drive bar allows the motor to operate The motor is equipped with a throttle arm that drops at low speeds in shallow water. down for convenient handling during transportation storage. To drop the handle, lift the arm up slightly,...
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OPERATION MOTOR TILT ANGLE IMPORTANT: ADJUST MOTOR TILT ANGLE, IF NECESSARY, BY CHANGING THE POSITION OF THE LOCK BAR SO THAT THE PROPELLER SHAFT IS PARALLEL TO THE SURFACE OF THE WATER WHEN THE BOAT IS PLANING. SEE FIGURE 15 TO DETERMINE CORRECT MOTOR ANGLE.
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE FOR A PROPER FUEL MIX OIL SELECTION Recommended lubricant and gasoline must be properly mixed or serious damage will result to the engine. • Use NMMA certified TC-W3 or TC-W II outboard oil. • Maintain a clean fuel tank. GASOLINE SELECTION •...
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• OPERATION BREAK-IN PROCEDURE -- USE 25:1 MIX ,A CAUTION SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT BY NOT COMPLYING WITH FOLLOWING BREAK-IN PROCEDURE. • Mix correct amount of outboard motor oil with each gallon of gasoline (see gasoline -- oil mixture require- ments and fuel ratio conversion table).
OPERATION TO STOP • Shift lever (A) must be in neutral position, when starting. The motor has a lock out device that pre- Retard throttle control to "slow" position, shift engine into "neutral." Depress "stop" button (E) and hold until motor vents the motor from starting when in gear.
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OPERATION OPERATING CHECKS AND CHECK COOLING SYSTEM Cooling water ispicked up on the side ofthe gear housing just ahead of the propeller, goes through the powerhead, and then goes out with the exhaust gases. IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN MOTOR OUT OF THE WA- TER, AND NEVER RUN MOTOR UNLESS WATER PUMP IS WORKING NORMALLY OR OVERHEATING AND MO- TOR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
OPERATION SHAKEDOWN CHECKLIST IMPORTANT: IF THE MOTOR IS TILTED OUT OF THE WATER, WATER REMAINING IN THE COOLING SYSTEM Operator has read and understood the entire opera- AND GEAR HOUSING MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE PARTS tor's manual. TO BREAK. Operator has carried out pre-operation checklist. •...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE/ ._ /.o,. ._j/_o_.# F.,,._ates as .o,, I/' _;_ lt._f l _"._t ..:#I/'&"'! .&_'! SERVICE DATES complete regular service ._o- Check for loose fasteners • Check fuel pump filter • Check fuel tank filter • Check spark plug •...
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TO REMOVE MOTOR COVER PUSH DOWN REMOVE OR INSTALL COVER WHILE MOTOR IS RUNNING. THE COVER PROTECTS YOU FROM MOVING PARTS, WHICH COULD CATCH HANDS, HAIR OR CLOTHING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. • Push down hard on cover and turn cover release lever REAR on rear of motor.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES FUEL PUMP FILTER PUMP COVER • Remove motor cover. • Remove fuel line from pump. (Figure 22) • Remove filter/fitting from pump cover. NOTE: FILTER IS PART OF THE FUEL FITTING. • Clean or replace filter. • Reinstall filter/fitting and connect fuel line and secure with clamp.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SPARK PLUG • Remove motor cover. • Disconnect spark plug lead by twisting slightly and pulling (Figure 24). FIGURE 24 • Remove, clean and inspect spark plug. (Figure 25). • Replace plug if tip of insulator is rough, cracked, bro- ken or blistered, or if the electrodes are eroded.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES COOLING SYSTEM • If motor overheats, have your Sears Service Center check the water pump for damage. PROPELLER Your motor comes with a propeller designed for good all-around performance on most boats. Check that motor is not over-rewing (R.RM.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LUBRICATION NOTE: Bold letters indicate type of lubrication as specified below, CARBLINKAGE SHIFT LINKAGE CLAMP SCREWS SHIFT LINKAGE WARM UP BUTTON LINKAGE SWIVELBRACKET & GREASEFITTING GEAR HOUSING PROPELLER SHAFT FIGURE LUBRICATION CODE A. Sears Outboard Gear Lube. (If not available, use non-corrosive, EP 90 outboard gear lube.)
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES DRAINING GEAR HOUSING LUBRICANT • With motor upright, remove the vent screw and the fill and drain screw. Allow lubricant to drain completely (Figure 32). IMPORTANT: WHEN ADDING OR CHANGING LUB- RICANT, INSPECT FOR WATER CONTAMINATION. TO INSPECT, LOOSEN (DO NOT REMOVE) GEAR HOUSING DRAIN...
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIAL SITUATIONS If motor starts, run for at least an hour until parts thoroughly warmed up and water has evaporated from SUBMERGED MOTOR FRESH WATER moving parts inside. • If motor is recovered within a few hours, is not SUBMERGED MOTOR SALT WATER...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR NOTE: Adjust the carburetor for better starting and low speed operation when there are changes in temperature, humidity or barometric pressure. The high speed system, which meters fuel from high idle to wide open throttle, is factory equipped with a jet that is not adjustable.
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STORAGE • Remove spark plug and put an ounce or two of out- board oil into spark plug hole (Figure 42). • Reinstall spark plug. • Pull starter rope several times to lubricate piston, rings and cylinder walls and to remove water from cooling system.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS FL'el Line Air Locked Fuel Une Not Connected Fuel Tank Empty Recirculating Fuel System Dirty or Clogged Fuel Line Kinked or Pinched Fuel Filters Dirty or Clogged Vent Screw Gasket Obstructing Air Flow Vent Screw on Fuel Tank Filler Cap Closed Air Leak in Motor •...
I-UEL TANK AND LINE GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 - 20" TRANSOM PART NO. QUAN. DESCRIPTION :NO. 1259- 823504A3 TANK ASSEMBLY-Fuel (COMPLETE) TANK ASSEMBLY-Fuel 1259- 823504A1 823536 GAUGE & CAP ASSEMBLY 22- 823532 CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY-Fuel 25- 823533 O RING 35- 823534...
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GAMEFISHER SEARS OWNER'S 15 HORSEPOWER OUTBOARD MOTOR MANUAL Each Outboard Motor has its own model and serial MODEL NO. number. 225.581508 The model and serial number of your outboard motor will 15" TRANSOM be found on a decal attached to the port stern bracket. All parts listed herein...
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