Chris-Craft 283 V-8 User Manual

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Neutral
adjustment
Loosen knurled nut so
that the
selector can be
rotated
withinthe
slot in the
locating
strap
The selector
should be rotated
so
that
the
unit
stops
with
the shift lever
as close as
possible
to the
neutral mark when
the Chris O
Matic
is
operated
from
forward to neutral and from
reverse to neutral
Tighten
the knurled
nut
to hold selector
in
position
Forward
Adjustment
The
green
Forward
plate
on one
side of the
selector should
be
rotated to the
right
or
left as
required
to
give
the correct amount of
travel It is
necessary
to
slightly
loosen
the four knurled nuts
holding
this
plate
in
order to rotate
it The
adjustment
should be checked
by
working
the Chris O Matic from
neutral to
forward
checking
to
make sure that it
stops
with the shift lever at the
proper position
Reverse
Adjustment
This
adjustment
is made the
same as the forward
adjustment
except
that
the red Reverse
plate
is
rotated
until the
proper
amountof reversetra
vel is
obtained
ANNUAL
LAY UP
Drain all
water On
new
engines
water
drain
plugs
are
painted
red
and
can be
eas
ily
located
Sometimes
the drains
in the block will
be
clogged
and
it
will be neces
sary
to
probe
with a
piece
of wire
to
dislodge
sediment
Leave drain
plugs
out
during
storage
On
engines
used
in
salt water
thoroughly
flush
all
water
passages
with
fresh water
and if
necessary
clean
out
any deposit
or corrosion
which
might
restrict
the water
flo
w
Drain
locations are as follows
1
Plug
on
each side of
block
located
just
above oil
pan midway
between front
and rear
engine supports
2
Plug
at
bottom of water
pump
located
starboard
side behind
generator
Operate
starter
so that water
pump
will rotate
draining
each
separate
section of
rubber
impeller
3
Plug
in bottom of
exhaust
adapters
located at aft
end of
each exhaust
manifold
Drain
engine
oil
and
put
fresh oil in the
engine
before
storage
This
will eliminate
the
danger
of
any
acids
which
might
have
formed
in the oil
doing
damage
to
the bear
ings during
storage
With
engine
running
at
approximately
1000
RPM
and
carburetor flame arrestor
re
moved
pour
into the carburetor throat
about
one
cup
of
clean
heavy
engine
oil Per
mit the
oil to
stall the
engine
and turn
off the
ignition
switch
promptly
The
oil will
be
distributed
through
the combustion
chamber and
passageways
providing
a
protec
tive
coating
on internal
parts
The
battery
should be
removed and stored
making
sure that it is
kept
nearly charged
to
prevent deterioration
Plug
the
exhaust
pipes
to
prevent
moisture
from
entering
the valve
chambers
during
storage
Drain
the fuel
system thoroughly
The fuel filter
sediment bowl should
be
emptied
and
cleaned
The
carburetor
can be
drained
when
removed
The
fuel in the tank can

Chris-Craft 283 V-8 Specifications

General

Brand	Chris-Craft
Model	283 V-8
Category	Engine
Language	English