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Matchless 46/G3L 1946 User Manual

Matchless 46/G3L 1946
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MATCHLESS
MOTOR CYCLES
PROPRIETORS : ASSOCIATED MOTOR CYCLES LIMITED
PLUMSTEAD · LONDON · S.E.18
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
AND
INSTRUCTION
BOOK
1 9 4 6
350 c
.
c. and 500 c.c.
CLUBMAN MODELS
O.H.V., MA TCHLESS
EDITION CM-1
(Revised)
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Matchless 46/G3L 1946 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, 4-stroke
TransmissionChain
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionRigid
Gearbox4-speed
Fuel SystemAmal Carburettor
FrameSingle downtube, rigid
BrakesDrum brakes

Summary

1 DATA

(a) Description

General specifications like model, engine number, frame number, capacity, bore, stroke, ratio.

(i) Piston dimensions

Dimensions for piston top land, second land, top of skirt, etc.

(j) Piston rings

Piston ring dimensions, width, gap, and clearance.

(l) Valve timing

Inlet and exhaust valve timing in degrees.

2 CONTROLS

3 FUEL

4 FUEL SUPPLY

5 STARTING THE ENGINE

6 STOPPING THE ENGINE

7 ON THE ROAD

8 NOTES ON DRIVING

9 STOPPING THE MACHINE

10 RUNNING IN

11 AFTER RUNNING IN

12 CHECKING OIL CIRCULATION

14 LUBRICANTS TO USE

16 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

17 ENGINE OIL PUMP

18 ENGINE OIL CIRCULATION

19 THE OIL TANK AND FILTERS

23 GEAR BOX LUBRICATION

24 CHAIN LUBRICATION

34 LUBRICATION CHART

MAINTENANCE

35 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE

Schedule for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance tasks.

DAILY

Daily checks for oil, petrol, and tyre pressure.

EVERY 500 MILES

Maintenance tasks at 500-mile intervals.

ENGINE SERVICE

41 TO REMOVE THE CYLINDER HEAD

Steps for removing the cylinder head.

42 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE VALVES

Procedures for removing and replacing engine valves.

45 TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD

Procedures for refitting the cylinder head.

46 TO REMOVE THE CYLINDER BARREL AND PISTON

Steps to remove the cylinder barrel and piston.

47 TO REPLACE THE PISTON AND CYLINDER BARREL

Procedures for refitting the piston and cylinder barrel.

51 TO RE-TIME THE IGNITION

Procedure for re-timing the ignition system.

CARBURETTER SERVICE

TRANSMISSION SERVICE

61 TO REMOVE FRONT CHAINCASE AND CLUTCH

Steps to remove the front chaincase and clutch assembly.

62 TO RE-FIT THE FRONT CHAINCASE AND CLUTCH

Procedures for refitting the chaincase and clutch.

63 THE CLUTCH

Detailed explanation of the clutch mechanism.

FRAME & FORK SERVICE

72 STEERING HEAD ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust the steering head bearings.

74 TO ASSEMBLE THE FRONT FORK

Step-by-step guide to assembling the front fork.

75 FITTING THE FIVE FORK SUB-ASSEMBLIES TO THE MACHINE

Instructions for fitting the assembled fork components.

79 TO REMOVE OIL TANK AND BATTERY CARRIER

80 TO REMOVE THE REAR CHAIN GUARD

WHEEL, BRAKE & TYRE SERVICE

81 TO REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

Steps to remove the front wheel.

82 TO REMOVE REAR WHEEL

Steps to remove the rear wheel.

83 WHEEL BEARINGS AND ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust wheel bearings for proper play.

85 TO ASSEMBLE A WHEEL BEARING. (FRONT OR REAR)

Step-by-step guide to assembling wheel bearings.

87 BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT

How to adjust brake shoes for optimal performance.

90 REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the rear brake for proper engagement.

91 FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the front brake for proper engagement.

95 TYRE REMOVAL

Procedures for removing tyres from the rim.

96 TYRE FITTING

Steps for refitting inner tubes and outer covers.

97 TYRE PRESSURES

Recommended tyre inflation pressures for various loads.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

99 IGNITION CIRCUIT

Details on the magneto ignition system and its maintenance.

100 CHARGING CIRCUIT

Information on the dynamo, cut-out, regulator, and battery charging.

TOOLS AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

102 TOOLS

List of standard tools provided with the machine.

USEFUL INFORMATION

106 TRACING TROUBLES

Guide to diagnosing and resolving common engine and performance issues.

110 CLEANING THE MACHINE

115 GUARANTEE

116 CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE

117 SERVICE

118 THE DRIVER AND THE LAW

119 THE MACHINE AND THE LAW

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