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WATER
TEMPERATURE
The
water
temperature gauge
is
not
absolutely
necessary but if
one
is installed the
reading
shown will be
a
good
indication that there
are
no
obstructions inthe
water
pas
sages
and
that the
water pump is
operating properly
Normal
water
temperature
read
ings
will range between
1150
to
1500 depending
upon
the
temperature
of the water
ent
ering
the
engine
WATER PUMP
The
water
pump is
equipped
with
a
water
seal that
is
automatic in its action
If leaks
occur
this seal should be
replaced
A
worn
pump
can
often be
easily
repaired
with the
replacement
of rubber
impellers
Access
to
the
impellers
is
gained
by
taking
out
four
capscrews
which hold the back
plate
in
position
With the back
plate removed
impellers
can
be
changed
Cooling
water
hoses should
always
be
kept tight
and
if seasonal
inspection
shows them
to
be soft
or
deteriorated
they
should be
replaced
VALVES
AND
VALVE
TAPPETS
Good
valve
action
is
very
important
to the
efficiency
and
smoothness of the
engine
The
first
sign
indicating
need
for
grinding
valves
will
be
loss
of
engine
speed
in
creased
fuel
consumption
and
rough idling
A
check
of
the
compression
in
each
cyl
inder will
give
a
good
indication of valve
condition
Engines
that
are
operated
with
proper
care
will
require
a
minimum
amount
of valve
maintenance
Valve clearance
should be
checked
in
the
new
engine
after
10
to
20 hours
operation
and every
100
hours
thereafter
Valve
clearance
should be
checked
with
the
engine
hot
and
should be
adjusted
to
010
on
intake valves and
020
on
exhaust valves
REVERSE
GEAR
PARAGON MANUAL
REVERSE
GEAR
OPERATION
The
reverse
gear
is
very
simple
to
operate
With the control lever
ahead
forward
drive will be
engaged
and with the lever in the middle the gear
will be
in
neutral
Un
der
ordinary
conditions the
engine
revolutions should be
kept
below
1000
when engag
ing
or
disengaging
the
reverse
gear
Engaging
gears
at
higher
revolutions will
pre
maturely
wear
the clutch
plates
in
forward
drive
or
the brake band
in
reverse
drive
resulting
in
more
frequent
adjustments
and shorter gear
life
It
is not recommended
that the boat be
run
at
the
dock with the
reverse
gear
in
neu
tral
position
for
long
periods
of time
The gear
will
not
always
hold
a
positive
neu
tral and
excessive
wear
could result
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