EVERY 1,000 MILES
Oil tank Drain at first 1,000 miles and re-fill with new oil. (16.)
Rear chain In wet weather, remove and soak in molten grease.
Gear box Add 2 fluid ounces of specified oil. (18.)
Hubs Inject small amount of grease. (14 & 23.)
Expanders Inject small amount of grease. (3 & 10.)
Steering head Inject small amount of grease. (9 & 21.)
Small parts Smear all moving parts with engine oil and wipe off surplus.
Air Filter (If fitted) clean and re-oil filter element.
EVERY 3,000 MILES
Rear chain In dry weather, remove and soak in molten grease.
Brake pedal Inject small amount of grease. (5.)
Speedometer Inject small amount of grease into speedometer gear box. (15.)
Magneto Clean contact breaker points and re-set if necessary.
Plug Clean sparking plug and re-set points as necessary. (See page 70.)
Steering head Test steering head for up and down movement and adjust If necessary.
Bolts and nuts Check all nuts and bolts for tightness and tighten if necessary, but
beware of over-tightening.
Rockers Check O.H.V. rocker adjustment and correct If necessary.
EVERY 5,000 MILES
Oil tank Drain and re-fill with new oil. (16.) If machine is only used for short
runs renew oil every three months instead of mileage interval.
Filters Clean metal mesh filter in oil tank. (Illustration 4.)
Dynamo Clean as detailed in Electrical section.
Front fork Check each side of front fork for hydraulic fluid content and, If
necessary, top up. (12 & 24.)
Insufficient oil content is indicated by abnormally lively action.
Rear legs (If fitted) Check each leg for hydraulic fluid content and, If necessary,
top-up.
Insufficient oil content is indicated by abnormally lively action.
Carburetter Remove carburetter float chamber side cover and clean interior. Also
detach petrol pipe banjo and clean gauze strainer. Extreme care
required to avoid damage.
EVERY 10,000 MILES
Magneto and Get a Lucas Service Station to dismantle, clean, lubricate and
Dynamo generally service.
Air Filter (If fitted) renew filter element.
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