SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 225.581508 15" TRANSOM 225.581498 20" TRANSOM CAUTION: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment GAMEFISHER 15 HORSEPOWER OUTBOARD MOTOR WITH 6 GALLON REMOTE TANK • Installation • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service Adjustments • Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
ii i iii i I SAFETY RULES BOATER'S RESPONSIBILITIES The operator (driver) is responsible for the correct and safe operation of the boat and safety of its occupants and general public. It is strongly recommended that each operator manual before (driver) read and understand operating the outboard. USING AN OUTBOARD THAT EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM HORSEPOWER LIMIT OF A BOAT CAN: 1. CAUSE LOSS OF BOAT CONTROL, 2.
CONGRATULATIONS... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS You are to be congratulated on your selection of this Outboard Motor which will give you years of satisfactory service. Your Gamefisher is the end product of years of research, engineering and development. It has been assembled by Craftsmen who take pride in their work. Engine This Owner's Guide will help you to receive all the trouble-free performance built into your motor. READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MOTOR.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY MOTOR ................................. ..................................... ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION MOTOR ...................... ......................... ................................. NOMENCLATURE OPERATION ...................... ................................. 2 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 3 SERVICE 3 STORAGE 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 REPAIR 8 PARTS AND ............. ADJUSTMENTS ................. ...............
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. SPARK PLUG FUEL STABILIZER OUTBOARD OIL TC-W3 or TC-W !1 GEAR LUBE i PROPELLER NO. OF BLADES DIA. (IN.) PITCH (IN.) MATERIAL PART NO.
i ii GENERAL LANYARD STOP INFORMATION DISADVANTAGES: INADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE SWITCH IS ALSO A POSSIBILITY. THIS COULD CAUSE ANY, OR ALL, OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS: 1, LOSS OF BALANCE AND FALLING FORWARD OF UNSTABLE BOAT PASSENGERSA PARTICULAR CONCERN IN BOW RIDER TYPE BOATS. 2.
INSTALLATION BOATTRANSOM TRANSOM OK OK 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. MOUNTING NOT SUITABLE MOTOR • Mark the vertical stern of the boat. • Center NOT SUITABLE centerline (exact middle) of the the motor on the transom.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR OUTBOARD Read this owner's MOTOR manual and safety rules before and 5) with your outboard motor to familiarize manual for future reference. operating yourself your outboard with the location motor. of various Compare the illustrations controls and adjustments. (Figures 4 Save this 14 25 2 OO 15 22 - 10 17 9 18 FIGURE FIGURE 5 4 1 MotorCover 2 Motor CoverLatch 3 IdleRelief HolesfThermostat 15 StartingDecal: Explains how to startyourmotor.
OPERATION HOW 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. Push tilt stop down to lock motor in tilt position. (Figure 7) • Return motor to operating position. Grasp handle on back of motor cover and pull slightly forward. Pull the tilt stop up to release motor.
J ii i i OPERATION SHALLOW WATER DRIVE BAR TILLER The shallow water drive bar allows the motor to operate at low speeds in shallow water. • Tilt the motor and lock it in the up position. Tilt, page 9). HANDLE POSITIONS The motor is equipped with a throttle arm that drops down for convenient handling during transportation or storage. To drop the handle, lift the arm up slightly, push and hold the lock lever down. (Figure 13) Drop the handle until it clears the lock lever.
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. • Adjust motor angle if motor is too close to transom or bow will dig in or plow.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE FOR A PROPER 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. GASOLINE FUEL MIX • Maintain a clean fuel tank. • Strain fuel through a fine mesh strainer. • Pour one (1) gallon (38.1 cm) of fresh gasoline into an empty fuel tank. Add proper amount of outboard motor oil. Add balance of gasoline, mix thoroughly.
I • II II I OPERATION BREAK-IN PROCEDURE I -- USE 25:1 MIX ,A CAUTION ] SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE CAN RESULT BY NOT COMPLYING WITH THE FOLLOWING BREAK-IN PROCEDURE. • Mix correct amount of outboard motor oil with each gallon of gasoline (see gasoline -- oil mixture requirements and fuel ratio conversion table). • Run engine at moderate speed (approximately 1/2 throttle) for ten minutes. Check operation of the water pump and cooling system. (Refer to "Checking Water Pump Operation.
OPERATION TO STOP Retard throttle control to "slow" position, shift engine into "neutral." Depress "stop" button (E) and hold until motor stops. • Shift lever (A) must be in neutral position, when starting. The motor has a lock out device that prevents the motor from starting when in gear. • Pull warm-up knob (B) out. • Push prime bulb (I) onetime. once. • Turn twist-grip Do not prime more than throttle (C) to start position.
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 WATER, AND NEVER RUN MOTOR UNLESS WATER PUMP IS WORKING NORMALLY OR OVERHEATING AND MOTOR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. i • Check that a spray of water is coming out of the idle relief holes when the motor is idling. (Figure 18) FIGURE 19 MOTOR SPEED (R.RM.
OPERATION SHAKEDOWN IMPORTANT: IF THE MOTOR IS TILTED OUT OF THE WATER, WATER REMAINING IN THE COOLING SYSTEM AND GEAR HOUSING MAY FREEZE AND CAUSE PARTS TO BREAK. CHECKLIST [] Operator has read and understood the entire operator's manual. [] Operator has carried out pre-operation checklist. [] Operate cautiously and get to know how your boat handles. [] If the motor is new, follow all break-in procedures. [] Follow all operating procedures. [] Check tightness of mounting clamps.
CUSTOMER ' MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE/ RESPONSIBILITIES / / ._ /.o,. F.,,._ates as.o,, / _/_ ._j/_o_.# I/' _;_lt._f _"._tl ..:#I/'&"'! .&_'! complete regular service / Check for loose fasteners Check fuel tank filter • Check spark plug • Check propeller condition • Chart Shift Linkage Carb Linkage • • Swivel Bracket Clamp Screws • • Propeller Shaft • • Gear Housing Check level • Replace grease The warranty DATES • • GENERAL SERVICE / .
CUSTOMER TO REMOVE MOTOR RESPONSIBILITIES COVER PUSH DOWN DO NOT 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 on rear of motor. (Figure 20) REAR • Lift cover up in rear and move cover to front to free it from cover retainer. Lift cover up and off.
CUSTOMER FUEL PUMP RESPONSIBILITIES FILTER PUMP • Remove motor cover. 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 with clamp. and connect fuel line and secure AVOID SPILLING FUEL AND KEEP ALL SOURCES OF HEAT, FLAME AND SPARKS AWAY WHEN DISCONNECTING, HANDLING OR STORING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
CUSTOMER SPARK RESPONSIBILITIES 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, broken or blistered, or if the electrodes are eroded. FIGURE 25 • Gap plug to .040 in. (1.0 mm) (Figure 26). • Check spark plug gasket and carefully clean spark plug seat on cylinder head. .040 in. (1.
CUSTOMER COOLING • RESPONSIBILITIES 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. too high) or lugging (R.RM. too low) at wide open throttle. IMPORTANT: IF THE PROPELLER IS CHANGED FOR SPECIAI_ USE OR CONDmONS, BE SURE THAT R.RM. STAYS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS, OR SERIOUS MOTOR DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
i CUSTOMER I i II 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 A. Sears Outboard Gear Lube. (If not available, 31 CODE use non-corrosive, B. Waterproo! Marine Grease, All Purpose Auto Chassis Lubricant above lubricants are not available, use SAE #40 motor oil. C.
CUSTOMER DRAINING • GEAR HOUSING RESPONSIBILITIES 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 LUBRICANT, INSPECT FOR WATER CONTAMINATION. TO INSPECT, LOOSEN (DO NOT REMOVE) GEAR HOUSING DRAIN PLUG SCREW AND ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICANT TO DRAIN. IF WATER-IS PRESENT IT WILL DRAIN PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL LUBRICANT.
i i CUSTOMER SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES SITUATIONS SUBMERGED • If motor damaged follows: i MOTOR If motor starts, run for at least an hour until parts are thoroughly warmed up and water has evaporated from moving parts inside. FRESH WATER is recovered within a few hours, and is not and does not have dirt inside, try to start as SUBMERGED MOTOR SALT WATER • Drain fuel lines and carburetor. IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START MOTOR UNTIL ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS ARE CLEANED AND DRIED.
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. The jet can be replaced with a jet for high altitude operation. Consult your Sears Service Center for installation.
i i i i STORAGE PREPARATION FOR STORAGE II © • We recommend that your Sears Service Center prepare your motor for storage during the off season or for long periods of time. • The Service Center has the latest tools, materials and information and can also carry out maintenance as required. • If your motor cannot be taken to your Sears Service Center, follow the steps below to prevent rust and damage from freezing temperatures. IMPORTANT: IF GASOLINE MUST BE LEFT IN TANK, USE A GASOLINE STABILIZER.
STORAGE • Remove spark plug and put an ounce or two of outboard 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. • Lubricate all parts, as outlined in Lubrication. • Drain and refill gear housing, as outlined in Lubrication. • Lubricate and service propeller, as outlined in Maintenance. • Reinstall motor cover.
i i TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS FL'el Line Air Locked Fuel Une Not Connected i Fuel Tank Empty Recirculating Fuel System Dirty or Clogged Fuel Line Kinked or Pinched Fuel Filters Dirty or Clogged i Vent Screw Gasket Obstructing Air Flow Vent Screw on Fuel Tank Filler Cap Closed • i • • Air Leak in Motor • • Air Leak in Fuel System • • Carburetor Passages Clogged or Dirty i • i i Incorrect Fuel-Oil Mixture.
" INUI"_: COWL ASSEMBLY - TOP AND BO-I-rOM .................................... IGNITION SYSTEM ....................................................... SHIFT LINKAGE .......................................................... FUEL AND RECIRCULATION SYSTEM ..................................... CARBURETOR ........................................................... STARTER ASSEMBLY .................................................... CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON ...............................................
L;UWL/_:3_t:IVlI_LY GAMEFISHER - 15 H.P. I UP MODELS: AND 225.581508 BOTTOM - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 - 20" TRANSOM PORT SiDE ) (STARBOARD SIDE 11 1920 23 13 \ 12 25 30
COWL GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: PART NO. ASSEMBLY 225.581508 - TOP AND - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
" IGNITION SYSTEM GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. 22 MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM 16 8 It . 32 and 225.
IGNITION GAMEFISHER REE NO. 1 15 H.P. PART NO. F681091 MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM QUAN. and 225.
SHIFT LINKAGE GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 5 17 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 6 I"__ 7 9.._.
SHIFT LINKAGE GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 15 H.E PART NO. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 DESCRIPTION QUAN. 1 F681490 1 2 F681003-1 1 STOP-Starter Pulley Interlock ARM-Starter Interlock 3 12- F8143 1 WASHER 4 10- 48408 1 5 24- F681424 1 SCREW (10-16 x 1/2") SPRING-Interlock Lever 6 16- F681134 1A STUD-Interlock 7 16- 826590 8 824357 1A 1 STUD-(1/4-20 x 1.
FUEL AND RECIRCULATION GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: SYSTEM 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 31 32 30 25 23 6 2 20 4 ,TO CARB ;IDE ELBOW 16 14 <" .i i/ 10 11 \ TO CARB_ 34 TOP FITTING 13 12 36 - 20" TRANSOM
I"UIF_.L/-_I_IIU GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 15 H.P. PART NO. MODELS: 225.581508 I1F-..LplII_,UL./-_I - 15" TRANSOM 34- FA7i 5158 1 2 10- 28430 8 SCREW 3 13- F1704 8 LOCKWASHER 4 34- F715161 4 STOP-Reed 5 34- F31160-2 4 REED • 27- F286159-1 7 • 27- F715168 8 FA715167 1A and 225.
CARBURETOR GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 - 20" TRANSOM 20 29 14 21 24 22 \ 2 _5 31-o 18 17 33 I 13 19 10 34 3O 38
%J,I"_,FIII;_,,,I GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 15 H.P. MODELS: PART NO. QUAN.
STARTER ASSEMBLY GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
V GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 15 H.P. PART NO. 826693 10- 90192 826559A1 53- 42689 MODELS: 225.
!JMAI_II_I'IAI" GAMEFISHER I AND 15 H.P. PISTON MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
_=rllI/'ll_ill\,,.,_l GAMEFISHER REE NO. 15 H.P. PART NO. MODELS: 225.581508 I/'ll-- - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
CYLINDER GAMEFISHER BLOCK 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 15 H.P. PART 1 NO. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM QUAN. 800- 819553A14 1 800- 819553A12 1A and 225.
STEERING GAMEFISHER HANDLE/TWIST 15 H.P. MODELS: GRIP THROTTLE 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 20 19 19 13 24 \ 26 14 16 46 - 20" TRANSOM
I ILLr'I't GAMEFISHER RER NO. 1 15 H.P. PART NO. 817751T1 n/-_m,_ULr- MODELS: 225.581508 l-_l_lU - 15" TRANSOM I ! and 225.
SWIVEL GAMEFISHER BRACKET 15 H.P. AND DRIVESHAFT MODELS: 225.581508 HOUSING - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 - 20" TRANSOM 24 18 21 4 See Page 46/47 Ref. No.
_,,,.} VV GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 15 H.P. PART NO. 1 2 F7154O4 10- F2417 3 4 1400- 817750A4 22- F213274 5 5A 23- F286169 23- F681169 6 17- 819707 F681631 7 8 54- F286573-1 I V 1__1.-- MODELS: I.,,/I i/"lVl\l.- i 225.581508 /"_itliJ I,..,P! - 15" TRANSOM V I,.._.,./I It'll I and 225.581498 i 1%.,/_../,_,.,711'I1'%,_i - 20" TRANSOM DESCRIPTION QUAN.
CLAMP BRACKETS GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM 16 - 20" TRANSOM 17 14 13 and 225.581498 21 I 15 I I 18 20 19 I I 10 I 11 12 REF. NO. PART NO. QUAN.
I I-II'-I-IMU_ GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 ! - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 _7 .6 5 4 3 REF. NO. PART NO. 1 27- 819669 1 GASKET-Thermostat 2 12- F658504 1 WASHER-Thermostat DESCRIPTION QUAN.
GEAR HOUSING GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
I_I::AH I-IUU:51N_ 15 H.P. MODELS: PART NO. QUAN. GAMEFISHER REF. NO. D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 39 4O 41 42 43 44 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 .
FUEL TANK AND LINE GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 - 20" TRANSOM 11 14 12 13 | 8 10 15 _-.
I-UEL TANK GAMEFISHER 15 H.P. MODELS: 225.581508 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.581498 AND LINE - 20" TRANSOM REE :NO. D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART NO. QUAN. 1259- 823504A3 1259- 823504A1 823536 22- 823532 1 1 25- 823533 35- 823534 1 1 32- 820572A8 1 1 8 9 10 11 12 54- 41582-10 54- 41582--7 F197787-3 2 2 1 13 14 15 F17815 F17816 1 1 16 32-16789-78 32- 16789100 TANK ASSEMBLY-Fuel (COMPLETE) TANK ASSEMBLY-Fuel 1 1 13330A3 21- 13331A1 21-13331_?.
SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL GAMEFISHER 15 HORSEPOWER OUTBOARD MOTOR Each Outboard MODEL NO. 225.581508 15" TRANSOM 225.581498 20" TRANSOM Motor has its own model and serial number. The model and serial number of your outboard motor will be found on a decal attached to the port stern bracket. All parts Roebuck listed herein may be ordered through and Co. Service Centers and most Stores.
