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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
M atic 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
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