SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 225.582500 15" TRANSOM 225.582590 20" TRANSOM CAUTION: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment GAMEFISHER 25 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.
SAFETY & SAFE PRACTICES Notice DO NOT USE A MOTOR WITH A HORSEPOWER RATING HIGHER THAN WHAT IS LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION PLATE ON YOUR BOAT. Throughout this publication, "Warnings" and "Cautions" (accompanied by the international HAZARD Symbol ) are used to alert the operator to special instructions concerning a particular operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly. OBSERVE THEM CAREFULLY.
SAFETY & SAFE PRACTICES SERVICE CERTAIN TYPES OF BOATS SUCH AS LOW SIDED BASS BOATS, HIGH PERFORMANCE BOATS AND LIGHT, SENSITIVE-HANDLING FISHING BOATS OPERATED BY HAND TILLER.
PRODUCT SPEClRCATIONS CONGRATULATIONS 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 25 HP Horsepower Rating @ 5500 RPM Recommended Full Throttle Operating Range Engine Type 5000-6000 RIbM Two Cycle, Three Cylinder Bore and Stroke 2.375 x 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY & SAFE PRACTICES MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATION MOTOR .................. ACCESSORIES ......... ............................. NOMENCLATURE OPERATION ................ ................... ............................. 2 CUSTOMER 4 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 6 STORAGE ................................. 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 8 REPAIR 8-17 RESPONSIBILITIES TIPS ......... ............. 23 24 ................. PARTS ....................
I 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 SEARS ULTRA PREMIUM 2 CYCLE OUTBOARD OIL Approx. Boat APPLICATION PROPELLER GEAR LUBE i FUEL STABILIZER Approx. Boat Wt. NO. OF BLADES 0 DIA. (IN.) PITCH (IN.) 13 MATERIAL PART NO.
INSTALLATION CONTENTS FOR PERMANENT INSTALLATION ENGINE ON BOAT OF CARTON OF Drill two 1/4 in. holes through the transom using stem bracket holes as a template. Fasten with two bolts (A),. flat washers (B) and Iocknuts ((3) supplied in hardware bag with motor. Use a marine waterproofing sealer in holes and around bolts to make the installation water tight (Figure 2). _'_ HARDWARE J!_._ BAG _ ENGINE REMOVING MOTOR • the motor from the To remove boat, reverse the installation procedure.
II I OPERATION KNOW YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your outboard motor. Compare the illustrations with your outboard motQr to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A video is supplied with your outboard motor. This video supplements manual.
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR TILLER ARM-STORE POSITION (FIG. 4 & 5) • Tiller arm (A) will tilt up or down for easy handling and storage. TO STOP ENGINE (FIG. 3) • To lower the arm, liftthe arm up slightly. Push and hold the lock lever (A) down. Lower arm until it clears the lock lever (Figure 5). • Rotate Twist Grip (C).to "Slow Position", shift engine (E) into "Neutral". • Depress stops. • Remove lanyard cord (B) from lanyard switch.
OPERATION III MOTOR TILT POSITION (FIG. 6&7) CO-PILOT ADJUSTMENT IS NOT INTENDED TO ALLOW "HANDS OFF" STEERING. LOSS OF CONTROL AND SERIOUS INJURY COULD OCCUR. Tilting the motor can be used when launching boat, beaching, mooring boat in shallow area or trailering (when using a trailering bracket to support engine). To tilt motor : Push tilt release tion.
OPERATION TRIM TAB ADJUSTMENT Propeller steering torque may cause your boat to pull in one direction. This steering torque results from your outboard not being adjusted so the propeller shaft is parallel to the water surface. The trim tab can help compensate for this steering torque and can be adjusted within limits to reduce any unequal steering effort.
OPERATION MOTOR OPERATING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT: ADJUST MOTOR TILT ANGLE, IF NECESSARY, BY CHANGING THE POSITION OF THE TRANSOM ANGLE PIN 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. PLOWING ADJUST MOTOR ANGLE IF MOTOR IS TOO CLOSE TO TRANSOM BOW WILL DIG IN OR PLOW. I \ L_J TRANSOM ANGLE PIN TOO LOW, MOTOR TOO CLOSE NORMAL YOUR MOTOR SHOULD REMAIN VERTICAL / L CORRECT TRANSOM ANGLE PIN TOO HIGH,
OPERATION PRE-OPERATING _1 Boat is rated conditions. I_1 Operator for knows operating CHECK LIST motor safe horsepower navigation, and load boating and A procedures. I_1 All needed safety equipment is on board, in good condition and easy to reach. I_1 Motor is operating normally. If the motor is hard to start or is not running well, have repairs before leaving dockside. I_ made Fuel supply is O.K. Figure 11 !_1 Use only recommended gasoline only the correct mixture.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE stabilizer container. Run engine at least 5 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. You do not have to drain the fuel tank for GASOLINE SELECTION storage if you are using fuel stabilizer. UNITED STATES AND CANADA This outboard is designed to operate on any major brand of automotive unleaded gasoline with a minimum posted octane rating of 87.
OPERATION FILLING FUEL TANK TO STOP Rotate Throttle Twist Grip (C) to "Slow" position, shift engine (A) into "Neutral". Depress "Stop" button (E) (Figure 13) and hold in until motor stops completely. ;!_ gm AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM A GASOLINE FIRE OR EXPLOSION. ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE. DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS IN THE AREA WHILE FILLING FUEL TANKS. • Fill fuel tanks outdoors away from heat, sparks, and open flames. • Remove portable fuel tanks from boat to refill them.
OPERATION • Shift lever (A) (Figure 14) must be in "Neutral" position, when starting. The motor has a lock out device that prevents the motor from starting when in gear. Use the 25:1 gasoline - oil for two full tanks of gas or 12 gallons before changing to the 50:1 mixture for normal use. • Pull warm-up • Push Primer (I) (Figure 14) one time. Do not push primer more than once. OPERATION HOURS. knob (B) (Figure AVOID 14) out. • Turn twist-grip throttle (C) position on decal.
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS, CONT. If while operating your boat the propeller comes in contact with fishing line, stop motor. Visually inspect and remove any fishing line that is wrapped around prop. As soon as possible, remove engine from water and check gear housing for water which would indicate a damaged seal. AND CHECK OPERATING IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES • When operating the motor in freezing or near freezing temperature, keep the gear housing in the water.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ' ,,,, ,n °°,o° °, complete regular service // / fuel line filter • Clean/Replace fuel tank filter • spark plug • Check cooling system • Check propeller condition • Check Corrosion Control Anode LUBRICATION FREQUENCY • Swivel Bracket Clamp Screws Propeller Shaft Check level Housing Replace GENERAL • CHART Shift Linkage Carb Linkage Gear SERVICE DATES _ Check/Replace Check/Replace / • • • • • • • lubricant • RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION A L
CUSTOMER LUBRICATION RESPONSIBILITIES CHART Note: Bold letters indicate type of lubrication as specified below. CARBI SHIFT LINKAGE SHIFT LINKAGE SWIVELBRACKET & GREASEFITTINGS GEAR HOUSING PROPELMERSHAFT FIGURE 22 LUBRICATION CODE A. Sears Outboard Gear Lube (If not available, use non - corrosive, EP 90 outboard gear lube). B. Waterproof lubrication Marine Grease, All Purpose Auto Chassis Lubricant or "Rykon" #2. For temporary when above lubricants are not available, use SAE #40 motor oil.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AVOID DO NOT REMOVE OR INSTALL COVER WHILE MOTOR IS RUNNING. THE COVER PROTECTS CHECK/REPLACE (FIG.17) TO REMOVE MOTOR COWL (FIG. 16) • FUEL AND KEEP ALL SOURCES OF HEAT, FLAME AND SPARKS AWAY WHEN DISCONNECTING, HANDLING OR STORING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. YOU FROM MOVING PARTS, WHICH COULD CATCH HANDS, HAIR OR CLOTHING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. • SPILLING Push down hard on cowl (A) and tum cowl release lever (B) on rear of motor (Figure 16).
CUSTOMER CHECK, REPLACE Remove RESPONSIBILITIES SPARK PLUG motor cowl. SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING SERIOUS INJURY WHILE SERVICING PROPELLER. Disconnect spark plug lead by twisting slightly and pulling. Remove, clean and inspect spark plugs. AND TO AND THE Replace plug if tip of insulator is rough, cracked, broken or blistered or ifthe electrodesare eroded. CHECK PROPELLER CONDITION • Gap plug to .035 in. (0.9 mm).
CUSTOMER DRAINING • RESPONSIBILITIES CORROSION GEAR HOUSING Your outboard has a corrosion With motor upright, remove the vent screw (A) and the fill and drain screw (B). Allow lubricant to drain completely IMPORTANT: WHEN (Figure OR CHANGING LU- BRICANT, LOOSEN (DO NOT REMOVE) GEAR HOUSING DRAIN PLUG SCREW (A) AND ALLOW A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICANT TO DRAIN. IF WATER IS PRESENT, IT WILL DRAIN PRIOR THE ACTUAL LUBRICANT. SHOULD WATER ANODE control anode installed on the gear case.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR • Note: Adjust the carburetor speed operation. for better starting Repeat as needed for fine tuning. and low 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. The Idle Mixture isadjustable.
STORAGE PREPARATION FOR STORAGE • • 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. I IMPORTANT: IF GASOLINE MUST BE LEFT IN TANK, USE A GASOLINE STABILIZER.
STORAGE EXTERIOR • CARE Your outboard is protected with a durable enamel finish. To keep its appearance, wash and wax often using marine cleaners and waxes. PREPARATION STORAGE FOR USE AFTER We recommend that your Sears Service Center prepare your motor for use after storage. The Service Center has the latest tools, materials and information. • They can also perform maintenance as required by warranty, test run your motor and perform tune -up and adjustments needed for good operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS • Fuel Line Not Connected • Fuel Tank Empty i • • Fuel Line Air Locked or did not pump Fuel Bulb ,! • Lanyard not installed on Emergency Stop Switch • • • • Fuel Line Kinked or Pinched • • Fuel Filters Dirty or Clogged i • • • Motor Flooded • • • • • Vent Screw on Fuel Tank Filler Cap Closed • • Air Leak in Motor • • Air Leak in Fuel System • • Carburetor Passages Clogged or Dirty = • • • • 0.
INDEX: COWL ASSEMBLY - TOP AND BOTTOM .................................... IGNITION SYSTEM ....................................................... SHIFT LINKAGE .......................................................... FUEL SYSTEM ........................................................... CARBURETOR ........................................................... 28 30 32 34 36 STARTER ................................................................ CRANKSHAFT AND PISTON .....................................
COWL ASSEMBLY - TOP AND BOTTOM GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
COWL ASSEMBLYGAMEFISHER REF. NO. 1 1 25 H.P. PART NO. MODELS: 225.582500 1 el00- 1 and 225.582590 COWL ASSEMBLY-Top (Painted) (With Decals) COWL ASSEMBLY-Top (Painted) (Without BAFFLE 2 • 819447 1 3 •819130 1 BRACKET-Front 4 • 819371 1 RETAINER-Rear 5 • 10- 823187--1 7 SCREW (M4 x 14.
IGNITION SYSTEM GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
IGNITION SYSTEM GAMEFISHER RER NO. N 1 2 3 4 25 H.P. PART NO. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM QUAN. • 819155A2 1 e300- 819155T • 819156T2 1 3 • 85- 63709A1 3 9 1 and 225.
SHIFT LINKAGE GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
SHIFT LINKAGE GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 25 H.P. PART NO. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM QUAN.
FUEL SYSTEM GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.582590 - 20" TRANSOM 5 / / / f / / / .
FUEL SYSTEM GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 25 H.P. PART NO. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM QUAN.
CARBURETOR GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.582590 6 // 31 3O 4 / 38 \ 3z_ @ _q5 35 34 _14 REPAIR KIT GASKET SET - 36- - 20" TRANSOM
CARBURETOR GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 25 H.P. PART NO.
STARTER GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM - 38 - and 225.
STARTEI GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 1 2 25 H.P. PART NO. F681408-1 FA609853 3 4 10- 90192 23- F681405 5 6 7 F681428 e53- 818853 • 819245T 8 9 11-814101 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 10- 98254 24- F681970 • 42034A2 19- 817362 • 26-12494--1 F681232 F681592 10- 48408 10- 819625 FA681630T • 830282--1 F681874-1 10- F2210 F681132 F681817 MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM QUAN. and 225.
CRANKSHAFT GAMEFISHER AND PISTON 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.582590 - 20" TRANSOM !17 18 16 \ 7 8 I 10 7 j15 19 - 40 -
CRANKSHAFT GAMEFISHER REF. NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 25 H.P. e1100- 817753A4 1 1 4 1A 5 6 e400- 819044A3 30- F286028 1A 1 7 8 o31 - 819239 e29- 819238 e637- 8477A2 4A 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 el0- 823460 e29- 42186 • 43348 e31- 42076A1 e31 - 819129--1 • e26-819214 e784- 9747A8 e40- 42202--1 e39-18213A1 e26- 819293 • 819310--1 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM 4A 3A 6 72 6 3 and 225.582590 - 20" TRANSOM DESCRIPTION QUAN.
CYLINDER BLOCK GAMEFISHER 25 H.R MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.582590 - 20" TRANSOM 32 31 36 31) 12 ,/ GASKET SET 27 / 7 16 / 15"_--- 42 2\ 17 \ 8 - 42 -
CYLINDER BLOCK 25 H.P. MODELS: PART NO. QUAN. GAMEFISHER REF. NO.
REED PLATE GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.582590 - 20" TRANSOM 10 11 0 2 \ 7 5 - 44 -
, GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 25 H.P. PART NO. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM QUAN. and 225.582590 - 20" TRANSON DESCRIPTION 1 2 • 819150A1 21- 42698 3 4 16- 826622 11- 20890 5 6 10- F1581 e34- 827308 7A 6A 7 8 e34- 827307 10- 819074 6A 12A e27- 819142 • 819153T •27- 819141 1A 1A NUT (1/4-20)-Carburetor Mount SCREW (1/4-20 x 1-1/4") REED STOP-Reed \ SCREW WITH LOCKWASHER (#6-32 x 5/16") GASKET-Reed Plate PLATE-Reed 1A GASKET-Intake 9 10 11 • • 1A 2 2 REED PLATE 2 MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY-Int
TILLER HANDLE AND THROTTLE GAMEFISHER 25 H,P. MODELS: 225.582500 LINKAGE - 15" TRANSOM and 225.
TILLER HANDLE AND THROTTLE GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 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 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 m 25 H.R PART NO.
SWIVEL BRACKET AND DRIVESHAFT GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 HOUSING - 15" TRANSOM and 225.582590 - 20" TRANSOM 38 3_ 21 16 18 25 31 _o I See Page 46/47 I_ 26 - 48 - b Ref. No.
SWIVEL BRACKET AND DRIVESHAFT GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. REF. NO. PART NO. 1 12- F286011 2 e1400- 819339A3 MODELS: 225.
CLAMP BRACKETS GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM 24 and 225.
CLAMP BRACKETS GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 25 H.P. PART NO. 1 ol 400- 830295T 2 10- F617037 o10- 832820 • 12- 29245 • 12- 67983 • 11- 13855 • 830564 10- 826248 10 17- 24198 F424075T 11 12 F24074 10- 69022 13 14 15 FA617113 17- 38489 24- F286461 16 17 F286114 11- F7026 18 19 20 12- 20553 17- 819707 826251 21 10- F286422-1 22 23 24 13- 69150 F429541 23- 819226 25 24- F286544-1 MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM QUAN.
GEAR HOUSING (DRIVESHAFT) GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15' TRANSOM and 225.
GEAR HOUSING(DRIVESHAFT) GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 1 1A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 24A 25 26 27 29 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 67 68 25 H.P. PART NO.
GEAR HOUSING (PROPELLER SHAFT) GAMEFISHER - 15" TRANSOM 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 and 225.
GEAR HOUSING (PROPELLER GAMEFISHER REF. NO. 25 H.P. PART NO.
FUEL TANK AND LINE ASSEMBLY (6.6 GALLON) GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: 225.582500 - 15" TRANSOM and 225.582590 - 20" TRANSOM 11 8 10 15 _.
FUEL TANK AND LINE ASSEMBLY (6.6 GALLON) tSOM GAMEFISHER 25 H.P. MODELS: REF. NO. PART NO. QUAN. 1 1259- 823504A3 1259- 823504A1 2 3 4 823536 22- 823532 25- 823533 5 6 7 35- 823534 32- 820572A8 13330A3 8 9 21-13331A1 21 - 13331A2 54- 41582-10 10 11 12 54- 41582--7 F197787-3 13 14 15 16 F17815 F17816 22- 89771 --1 54- 41582--7 32- 16789-78 32-16789100 1 1 1 1 225.
SEARS OWNER'S MANUAL GAMEFISHER® 25 HORSEPOWER OUTBOARD MOTOR Each Outboard number. MODEL NO, 225,582500 15" TRANSOM 225.582590 20" TRANSOM The model and serial number of your outboard motor will be found on a decal attached to the port stem bracket. All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
