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be left full
or
if local insurance
companies
require
that the fuel
tank be
emptied
it
will have
to
be
siphoned
or
pumped dry
The
carburetor
flame
arrestor
should be
covered
to
prevent
moisture
from
getting
to
the valves
Masking
tape
will
make
a
good
seal
or a
blind
gasket
can
be
installed
between the carburetor and intake
manifold
The fuel tank
vent
fitting through
the hull and the
small vent
hole in the side of the
gas cap should also be covered
Any
blemishes
in
engine paint
may
be
easily
corrected
by repainting
with
Chris
Craft blue
engine
enamel which is
available in
handy Spray
On
cans
from
your
Chris
Craft dealer
Go
over
any
unpainted exposed
metal
parts
with
an
oil
soaked rag
to
prevent
rust
or
corrosion
Leave the
reverse
gear
in neutral
position
during
storage
ANNUAL
FITTING
OUT
Replace
all drain
plugs
Remove
plugs
from
exhaust
pipes
Uncover
carburetor flame
arrestor
or
remove
blind
gasket
under carburetor if used
Uncover
fuel
tank vent
fitting
and
small vent hole
in
side of gas cap
Install
battery being
sure
battery
is
fully charged
and filled with
water to
recommended
level
Connect
battery
cables
tightly
using
vaseline
to
keep
connections free from corrosion
Make final check of
spark
plugs
and
ignition
distributor
contacts
replacing
and
adjusting
where
necessary
Start
engine
See
Page
3 for
starting
instructions
After
engine
starts
observe
instruments
for
normal
readings
and make
certain
cooling
water is
flowing
properly
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
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
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