Chris-Craft 283 V-8 Engine - Annual Fitting out; Maintenance Schedule

Page
15
ANNUAL
FfTTING OUT
1
Replace
all
drain
plugs
and re connect
all
hoses
loosened
during
the
lay up
cycle
2
Replace
and
re connect
the
battery
or batteries
making
certain
they
are
adequately charged
and
filled with
water
3
R
emove
plugs
from the
exhaust
pipes
4
Remove
covering
from
carburetor or
flame arrestor
5 Uncover
fuel tank
vent and
gas cap
vent
6 Remove excess oil
from internal
distributor
parts
7 Do not
run
engine
before
launching
Rubber
impeller
blades
in
water
pump
will be
damaged
8
Start the
engine
See
Page
4 for
starting
instructions
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The
following
maintenance
schedule
is offered as
a
suggestion
only
Maintenance
requirements
will
vary according
to the
engine
usage
Each
time the
engine
is
run
Measure
oil level
in
engine
and in reverse
gear
if
it is the
hydraulic
type
Check fuel level
Make
sure
cooling
water
is
circulating
after
starting engine
Battery
water should be
brought
up
to
level
every
one or
two weeks
Every
50 hours
running
Change
oil
every
50 to 100 hours
depending
on
type
of
service
Clean carburetor
flame arrestor
Clean
any
dirt
out of fuel filter bowl
Clean
ventilating
valve located
near carburetor
each
time
oil is
changed
Distributor
3
to 5
drops
medium
engine
oil in
oiler
at side of base
Correct
any general
fuel
or
water
leaks
Every
100 hours
running
or
not
less
than
every
6
months
Change Hydraulic
Reverse Gear oil
if
engine
is
so
equipped
Clean and
tightly
re connect all
dirty
electrical
connections