Craftsman 298.586190 User Manual

MODEL NO.
298.586190::
Foi _q_iick :service or repair, take your Outboard .....
Motor to any: Sears Service Unit throughout the
U.S. and Canada., Each Service Unit is staffed
by trained technicians, using Sears approved .
parts and repair procedures to ensure that we .
meet our pledge to youJ'We service what we
Sell." Refe_ to the Iocat telephone directory for •
the Sears Unit nearest you, .
HOWTOOROER.EPAmPARTS.....
Refer 'to the identification Plate for the'chin- " ,
plete mode! number when requesting service or
replacement parts for your outboard motor.-
..... Warranty Service is avail_able by simply
All parts ]isted herein may beordered from. returning the out,board motor Or etec-
ahy Sears, Roebuck and Co.
WHEN....... ORDERING REPAPR PARTS, AL-
WAY£ GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMA,
TION! : ::
_:1, Model:Number 3. Part Name
Part Number 4, Quantity
If the parts You need are not stocked locally,
your order will be electronically transmitted
to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for: ::
expedited handling,
FULLONEYEARWARRANTYON
OUTBOARDMOTOR
For one year from the first day of use of :
this outboard motor, when all instruc-
tions and procedures detailed in the
Owner's Manual are followed, Sears
will repair defects in material or :
workmanship which appear in the oui_-_:
board motor, free of charge,
If the outboard motor is used for com-
mercial or rental purposes, this war-
ranty applies for only thirty days from
the first, day of use,
tronic trollin 9 motor to the nearest Sears
service center in the United States Or
Canada. Warranty iS valid in country of
purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and yoLf may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO.,
DEPARTMENT698/731A
Sears Tower. Chicago_ lL 60684
SEARSCANADAINC.
222 Jarvis St. Toronto, Ontario. canada

Craftsman 298.586190 Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	298.586190
Category	Outboard Motor
Language	English

Summary

HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON OUTBOARD MOTOR

SPECIFICATIONS

Owner's Responsibility and Operating Safety Check List

SAFETY CHECK LIST

Key safety checks and regulations for operating the outboard motor.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Owner's duties for safe operation and maintenance of the outboard motor.

TIPS FOR TRAILERING OR AUXILIARY USE

MAJOR PARTS

MAINTENANCE

FEATURE INFORMATION

Overview of special design features and the importance of reading the manual.

LUBRICATION - GEAR HOUSING

Procedures for checking, draining, and filling the gear housing lubricant.

MUFFLER INSPECTION

Instructions for inspecting the muffler for carbon build-up.

PROLONGED STORAGE

Steps for preparing the outboard motor for prolonged storage.

OPERATION

NEW AUTOMATIC CLUTCH

Explanation of the dual centrifugal clutch design and its operation.

OPERATION

BOAT MOUNTING

Instructions for mounting the outboard motor on the boat transom.

STEERING ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the steering tension for desired effort.

OPERATION

2-CYCLE ENGINE FUEL MIXTURE

Guidelines for gasoline and oil mixture for the 2-cycle engine.

STARTING PROCEDURE

Step-by-step instructions for starting the outboard motor.

STOPPING PROCEDURE

Method for stopping the outboard motor.

OPERATION

FLOODING

Procedure to clear excess fuel if the engine is flooded.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

How to adjust the idle speed using the idle adjusting screw.

PROPELLER SHEAR PIN & COTTER PIN HOLDER

Information about the shear pin's purpose and replacement.

OPERATION

FLYWHEEL MAGNETO IGNITION SYSTEM WITH TRANSISTERIZED ELECTRONIC IGNITOR

Components and troubleshooting for the ignition system.

REMOVING MOTOR FROM BOAT

Steps and precautions for removing the outboard motor from the boat.

SALT WATER OPERATION

Tips for operating the motor in salt water to increase its life.

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

REPLACEMENT PARTS