FOREWORD
I
N producing this book the object has been to confine the contents to infer-
. mation essential to the proper runn ing and operation of the vehicle. Never-
theless, the oper
ator
will find all the guidance necessary to maintain the vehicle in
first-class condition
and
ensure trouble-free service. Every vehicle leaving the
Factory is capable of giving absolute satisfaction if the maintenance instructions
detailed in the following pages are carefully carried out. Remember that an
authorized Distributor
/D
ealer is better equipped to provide routine and repair
service than any other opera
tor
; he is at your service and should be consulted
if you encounter trouble. When emergency w
ork
has been undertaken by other
than a franchise holder the vehicle should be submitted to an authorized
Distributor
/De
aler for checkin g.
All
War
r
ant
y work must be carried out by an authorized Distributor
/D
ealer.
When communicating with your Distributor/Dealer always quote the
car
and
engine numbers; the registration number is of no use and is not required.
For
those wanting information of a more detailed
and
technical nature than is
contained in this
Handbo
ok a Workshop Manual is available at a reasonable
price from your Distributor/D ealer.
IDE
NTIFICA
TIO
Car
number. Stamped on a plate secured to the left-hand inner wheel arch,
under the bonnet.
Engine number. Stamped on a plate secured to the right-hand side
of
the
cylinder block.
Gearbox number. Stamped on the left-hand side
of
the gearbox casing.
Rear axle number. Stamped on the front of the left-h
and
rear axle tube near
the spring seating.
Ignition key number. To reduce the possibility of theft ignition switches on
later cars are not marked with a number. Owners are advised to make a note of
the number stamped on their ignition key in case of future loss.
NOTE.- References to right- or left-hand in this Handbook are made when
viewing the car from the rear.
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