Model Variant:
115 horsepower model, 1979 model year
Production Years Covered:
1979
Category:
Marine outboard motor
Product:
1979 Chrysler 115 HP Service Repair Workshop Manual
Manual Format:
PDF digital download
Delivery:
Instant download after purchase
Engine Type:
Two-stroke outboard
Horsepower Rating:
115 HP
Fuel Delivery:
Carburetor
Target Audience:
DIY boat owners, marine technicians, and shops servicing Chrysler outboards
Application:
Recreational and light commercial boating
Factory-Level Coverage:
Procedures and specifications drawn from Chrysler service information
Era-Specific Detail:
Written around the 1979 Chrysler 115 HP design, not generic outboard advice
Practical Focus:
Tune-ups, fuel system service, electrical repair, and powerhead work in one manual
Diagnostics Support:
Troubleshooting guidance and torque specifications included
Design:
Robust marine engine built for reliable performance
Durability:
Engineering quality and durability suited to marine use
Serviceability:
Serviceable carburetor, magneto ignition, and accessible powerhead components
Coverage Areas:
Tune-ups, carburetor and fuel system servicing, electrical component repair, powerhead maintenance
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting diagnostics for common running and ignition faults
Specifications:
Torque specifications and service data
Manual Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Binding:
Digital - no physical binding
Delivery Method:
Instant download
Page Count:
N/A - page count not stated in the source description
Fuel System:
Carburetor servicing, fuel delivery checks, and fuel system repair
Ignition System:
Magneto ignition testing and component repair
Electrical System:
Electrical component repair and charging/starter circuit service
Powerhead:
Powerhead maintenance, disassembly, and reassembly procedures
Cooling System:
Water pump and cooling circuit service
Lower Unit:
Gearcase service and lubrication
Engine Block:
Cylinder, piston, and crankshaft service
Tune-Up:
Tune-up procedures and adjustment sequences
Carburetor Service:
Carburetor removal, cleaning, and adjustment
Electrical Repair:
Electrical component testing and replacement
Powerhead Maintenance:
Powerhead service steps for wear and overhaul
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic flow for starting, running, and electrical problems
Torque Specifications:
Fastener torque values for engine and drive components
Measurement Data:
Service clearances and measurement specifications where applicable
Step-By-Step Format:
Procedures written for technicians and DIY owners
Wiring Reference:
Electrical schematics and connection references
Component Identification:
Parts and assembly identification throughout the procedures
Part Numbers:
N/A - part numbers not stated in the source description
Ordering Information:
N/A - parts ordering details not stated in the source description
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Family:
Chrysler two-stroke outboard
Displacement:
N/A - exact displacement not stated in the source description
Cylinder Configuration:
N/A - exact cylinder count not stated in the source description
Cooling:
Water-cooled marine outboard
Intended Duty:
Reliable performance in recreational and light commercial boating
Fuel Delivery:
Carburetor
Ignition:
Magneto ignition
Fuel Type:
Gasoline with two-stroke oil pre-mix
Type:
Outboard gearcase with forward-neutral-reverse shifting
Drive:
Vertical shaft to lower unit
Propeller:
N/A - propeller size not stated in the source description
Shifting:
Manual shift lever control
Lubrication:
Gearcase lubricant service covered in the manual
Options:
N/A - optional transmission not offered for this outboard
Wheelbase:
N/A - not applicable to an outboard motor
Length:
N/A - overall length not stated in the source description
Shaft Length:
N/A - shaft length not stated in the source description
Curb Weight:
N/A - dry weight not stated in the source description
Mounting:
Transom-mounted outboard
Crash Test Information:
N/A - not applicable to a marine outboard motor
Throttle Control:
Operator throttle and shift control
Ignition Cut-Off:
Magneto ignition kill circuit for engine shut-down
Cowl:
Engine cover protecting rotating and electrical components
Tilt and Trim:
N/A - power tilt and trim specification not stated in the source description
Break-In Service:
Follow the manual break-in schedule for a rebuilt or new powerhead
Routine Service:
Tune-up, carburetor service, and electrical checks as scheduled
Lower Unit:
Gearcase lubricant replacement per the manual service schedule
Fuel Mix:
Gasoline pre-mixed with two-stroke outboard oil
Gearcase Lubricant:
Marine lower unit gear lubricant
Exact Capacities:
N/A - fluid capacities not stated in the source description
Fuel System:
Carburetor fouling and stale fuel are common on stored outboards
Ignition:
Magneto and spark components require periodic testing
Cooling:
Water pump impeller wear is a routine service item