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SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
There are several points of difference between the Universal Jeep and a conventional vehicle to receive attention. As
a general precaution and for your information we are listing these “cautions” below:
The Jeep is equipped with a transfer case and four-wheel drive to provide additional traction and a lower gear ratio
for use on difficult terrain. Use the front wheel drive only when necessary. Consider the front wheel drive and the
transfer case as a lower gear ratio than the standard transmission low gear and use it only when greater power is
required.
The use of four-wheel drive on hard surfaced highways will result in rapid tire wear and hard shifting of the transfer
case, particularly when the front wheels are steered even at a slight angle from the straight ahead position. If hard
shifting occurs, disengage the clutch, start engine, shift transmission into reverse gear, back vehicle a few feet, and
disengage clutch. If transfer case is in low range, shift into high then shift front axle drive into “out” position (lever
forward).
Two drain cocks are provided to drain the cooling system. A drain cock is located under the left side of the radiator,
however, it is necessary to drain the cylinder block separately. The cylinder block drain is located at the right front
corner of the block directly under the generator. Loosen the radiator filler cap to break the seal and permit complete
draining.
Check the level of the lubricant often in the transmission and transfer case. Be sure the lubricant is at filler level in
both units at all times.
As a standard, the clutch pedal is adjusted with 114” (31.75 mm.) free travel. As the clutch wears this becomes less.
Be sure that there is free travel at all times to prevent continuous operation of the clutch release bearing and rapid
wear and slippage of the clutch. This adjustment is made by lengthening or shortening the clutch control cable.
The ventilator valve, mounted in the intake manifold, must be free to operate. If it is stuck open very uneven engine
operation at low speed will result.
Be sure the exhaust manifold heat control valve is free at all times and the thermostatic control spring is above the
stop.
Six screws are used to attach the front wheel brake backing plate and spindle to the spindle housing. These screws
are standard in dimensions and thread pitch, however, they are made of special steel and receive special heat
treatment. Safety demands that only genuine factory screws be used at this point.
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