Bentley R Type - Page 3

CONTENTS
Pecp
Cneprpn
I.-SrenTING
THE ENGINE
AND
Dnrvrwc
rnr Can 2r
Starting
the Engine-use
of
Starting
Handle-Automatic
Gear
changing-Tow
starting-Fuel
Feed-l.-uel
Gaug_e-chassis
Lubricaiion-Controllable-
Shock
Dampers-Battery
Charging-
Lighting
control and
switch-Accessories-Engine
Thermostat
ani Thlermometer-Coolant
Level
in
Radiator-Frost-Fitting
of
Snow
Chains.
Cseprnn
II.-PnnIoDrc
LurnrcerloN
AND
ATTENTIoN
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Lubricants
Recommended-Capacities-Points
for
Regular
Atten-
tion according
to Use of
Car-Adjusting
Valve
Rocker
Clearances.
Cneprrn
III.-CnNTRALTsED
CHASSIS
LUBRIcATIoN
General-Foot-operated
Oil
Pump-Drip
Plugs.
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Cneprnn
IV.-ENGINE
LusntcerloN
Svs:rcna
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Filling
the System-Oil
Pump-Oit
Filter-Crankshaft
and
ConnJcting
Rods-Relief
Valves-Valve
Rockers,
Push
Rods
and
Tappets-tamshaft-Oil
Sump-Oil
Level
Indicator-Oil
Pressure.
Cneprrn V.-Tsn
FuBr
Svsrnu
The
Fuel
System-Fuel
Pumps-Faulty
Operation
of
Pumps-Fuel
Tank-Fuei
Filters-Fuel
Gauge-The
Carburetters
(Action)-
Automatic
Air
Valve-Throttle
eontrol-Automatic
Choke
Control
-Float
Feed
Mechanisms-Further
Dismantling
of
carburetter-
Adjustment
of
controls-setting
of
Idling-
Adjustments-Air
Cle-aner and
Silencer
(Standard
Type)-Air
Cleaner
and Silencer
(Oil
Bath Ttpe).
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Cneprnn.VI.-Tur
BnexrNG SYsTEM
General
Description-Possible
Variations-Adjustments-A.djust-
ment of
Harid
Brake-Adiustment
of
Servo-Lubrication-
Bleeding
the Hydraulic System-Hydraulic
Master
Cylinder.
CnaprnR
VII.-GrARBox,
Pnopnr,ER
SHAFT
AND
REAn
AxrB...
The
Gearbox-Universal
Joints-
Rear Axle'
Cneprnn
VIII.-STEERIN6,
SnOcr
Deupnns,
Rortn
Srntucs,
WsBBr,s AND
TYREs
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Steering
Box
and
Column-steering-Front
Suspension-lilarning,
Front
-suspension
Springs-steering
Arms-and-Joitlt:Front
Stabiliser-lRear
Hydiaulic Shock
pampqlg-Rear
Road
Spjings-
Wheels-Wheel Discs-Lubrication
of-
Wheel
Bearings-Tyres-
The
Jacking
System-Wheel
Changing-Fitting-
and
Removing
Tyre{-Inflatjon
of
Tvres-Balaucing
Road
Wheels.
6s