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EVERY 7,000 MILES (11,200 km.)
EVERY 8,000 MILES (12,800 km.)
EVERY 9,000 MILES (14,400 km.)
EVERY 10,000 MILES (16,000 km.)
Carbtsretters: The flow of fuel at each carburetter inlet t
each float chamber should be checked and if necessary the filter
in the unions should be cleaned.
Remove the bowl of the carburetter for cleaning by disconnect
ing the fuel supply pipe and slackening the lid retaining nui
Unscrew the chamber holding-up bolt, being careful to note th
positions of the brass and fibre washers, and then take off the lid
Do not lose the float needle.
In addition, clean out each suction chamber assembly b
removing the three securing screws and lifting off the body it
the same plane to avoid damage to the needle.
Lift out the hydraulic damper and wash the assembly in petrol
Dry thoroughly, refit and replenish the damper with oil. Wher
fully re-assembled lift the piston to its fullest extent, thus ex.
pelling surplus oil which lubricates the piston rod and eventuall>
finds its way into the induction pipe.
This is the only part which reqmres lubrication, the piston
itself and the inside of the suction chamber should be left dry.
Bodyworkt Wi th an o il can, lubricate the door locks and
hinges, and other moving joints on the bodywork.
Genera/: Examine and tighten if necessary, all nuts, bolts,
unions, connections and linkage joints, especially after the
vehicle has completed its first 6,000 miles (9,600 km.).
Carry out the 1,000.mile (1,600 km.) service.
Carry out th: 1,000 mile (1,600 km.) s:rvice.
Carry out the 3,000 mile (2,800 km.) service.
Carry out the 1 000 mile (1,600 km.) service with the follow-
ing additions:
Sparking Plugs: Renew the sparking plugs. Use only Cham-
pion N5 Long Reach Plugs.
EVERY 11,000 MILES (17,600 km.)
EVERY 12,000 MILES (19,200 km.)
with the instructions given on page 45. Normally this operation
is carried out twice annually upon the addition and removal
of anti-freeze. In countries where- anti-freeze is not required,
however, the cooling system should be flushed out every 12,000
miles (19,200 km.).
grease.
Generator Bearing,
Unscrew the lab>icator cap
'A'
and re~lenish with
Speedometer and Tachometer Drives: Disconnect the cable from
the instrument end and pull the inner member out of the casing.
This should be lubricated sparingly by smearing it with light
grease. It is important that the drive is not overlubricated, other-
wise damage will be caused to the instrument head should the
lubricant find its way in to the head.
To re-assemble, thread the cable with a twisting movement
into the casing, since this will help the cable to engage easily
with its union at the drive end. When this engagement is felt
the cable can be pushed home so that the square end stands
out approximately s
3inch (9.63mm.) from the casing.
Generator Bearing: Unscrew the cap of t he l ubricator on
the side of the bearing housing, lift out the felt pad and spring
Steering Rack Oil Nipple.
'A' indicates the position of
the rack oil nipple.
Carry out the 1,000 mile (1,600 km.) service,
Cooling System: Flush out the cooling system in accordance
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