28 H U D S O N T E R R A P L A N E
be entitled to the benefits of this Policy, the battery must be registered with a
National dealer within thirty (30) days after delivery of the car. Do not neglect
to make this registration.
Care
The battery requires little attention; however, this attention is absolutely
essential. Negligence will shorten the battery life and cause premature failure.
Therefore, for convenience of inspection and servicing, the battery is located
under the left front fender and is easily accessible through the left side of the
engine compartment. The battery is set in a tray and is provided with a sheet
metal cover to protect it from cold drafts during winter driving and the under-
hood temperatures during summer months. As an added convenience, a hinged
lid (A), Figure 29, is provided in the cover directly over the battery cell caps, so
that it is merely necessary to lift the lid to take hydrometer readings and add
distilled water. The cover may be removed by merely removing two bolts along
the top flange and one bolt on the rear flange.
Owners will appreciate that with this arrangement it is not necessary to disturb
the driver or other passengers to check the battery for water. All danger of soiling
upholstery cloth is also eliminated by this feature.
It is not necessary to add acid to a battery except where leakage has
occurred. This must be done in conjunction with charging and should not be
attempted except by an experienced battery service man.
Distilled water should be added to the battery at such intervals as will insure
the plates being covered at all times. Usually water should be added twice a
month in warm weather and monthly in winter. During freezing weather,
water should be added just before the car is to be used.
To prevent corrosion of battery terminals and connections, apply a coating
of vaseline over the battery posts and strap terminals, making sure the terminals
are properly tightened. If corrosion occurs, clean posts and terminals with a
soda solution before applying the vaseline. When using the soda solution be
sure the cell caps are in place and be careful to prevent the soda from entering
the cells. Flush off well with water and dry top of battery.
Inspect the battery ground strap occasionally, as looseness at the battery or
fender support bracket or breakage will reduce the output for starting and a
complete break will cause failure of ignition system.
Have your Hudson dealer make periodic hydrometer readings to insure good
battery condition at all times. An occasional check of the battery and generator
charging rate should also be made with an accurate voltmeter and ammeter by
your Hudson dealer.
TIRES AND WHEELS
All wheels are demountable at the hub by prying off the outside hub cap and
removing the cap screws (A), Figure 29A, in the wheel mounting plate. When
replacing the cap screws, the final tightening locks them to prevent loosening in
operation. Be sure the cap screws are drawn down tightly.
Steel wheels are of the drop base type, permitting installation and removal
of the tires without separate locking rings or the use of any special tools. Four-
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