Manual

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIAL SITUATIONS

SUBMERGED MOTOR FRESH WATER

• If motor is recovered within a few hours, and is not

damaged and does not have dirt inside, try to start as

follows:

• Drain fuel lines and carburetor.

• Remove spark plugs and turn motor over several

times by pulling starter rope to force water from

the crankcase and cylinder.

• Dry off and install spark plugs and dry off ignition

components.

• If fuel tank was submerged, drain all fuel from tank

and flush with fresh fuel until all water is removed.

• Try starting motor, using fresh fuel mixture.

If motor starts, run for at least an hour until parts are

thoroughly warmed up and water has evaporated from

moving parts inside.

SUBMERGED MOTOR SALT WATER

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START MOTOR

UNTIL ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS ARE CLEANED AND

DRIED.

• Immediately flush away all salt water, both inside and

out, with clean fresh water.

• Follow all steps for fresh water submersion outlined

previously.

• If motor will not start, protect all electrical parts with

ignition dryer and conditioner and cover all external

parts with a thick coat of oil. "

• Immediately take motor to a Sears Service Center for

servicing.