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MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
AND
INSTRUCTION
BOOK
1955
350 c.c. and 500 c.c.
for
MATCHLESS
SPRING FRAME AND RIGID
SINGLE CYLINDER MODELS
PRICE 2/6 NETT
MATCHLESS
M O T O R C Y C L E S
PROPRIETORS : ASSOCIATED MOTOR CYCLES LIMITED
PLUMSTEAD LONDON S.E.18

Table of Contents

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Summary

INTRODUCTION

Safety on the Road

Provides warnings and advice on safe riding practices for motorcyclists.

CONTROLS

Handlebar Controls Identification

Explains throttle, air, ignition, clutch, and brake levers on the handlebars.

Foot Controls and Switches

Describes gear change, kick-starter, lighting switch, horn switch, and footrests.

DRIVING PROCEDURES

Fuel Handling and Starting

Guides on fuel selection, supply, starting the engine from cold, and stopping.

Riding Techniques

Advice on smooth gear changes, throttle control, and general road riding.

CHECKING OIL CIRCULATION

LUBRICATION

Lubricant Recommendations

Lists specific oils and greases for engine, gearbox, hubs, forks, and chains.

Engine Oil System Details

Explains the dry sump system, oil pump, and circulation paths for engine lubrication.

PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE

Mileage-Based Maintenance Schedule

Tasks required at 500, 1,000, 3,000, 5,000, and 10,000 mile intervals.

ENGINE SERVICE PROCEDURES

Decarbonisation and Valve Servicing

Procedures for engine decarbonisation, valve grinding, and replacement.

Valve and Ignition Timing

Guides on setting valve timing, camshaft marks, and re-timing the ignition.

Tappet Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting tappet clearances on 350 and 500 models for optimal engine performance.

CARBURETTER SERVICE

Carburettor Function and Tuning

Explains carburettor operation, fuel control, and common tuning issues.

Carburettor Adjustment Procedures

Guides on adjusting carburettor settings, twist grip, and air filter maintenance.

TRANSMISSION SERVICE

Gear Box and Clutch Operation

Explains gear box operation, selection, and the internal clutch actuating mechanism.

CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS

FRAME AND FORK SERVICE

Teledraulic Front Forks

Explains the construction, operation, and oil level checks for front forks.

REAR SUSPENSION

WHEELS AND BRAKES

TYRE CARE AND SERVICE

USEFUL INFORMATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Engine Starting and Performance Issues

Lists common causes for starting difficulties, misfires, power loss, and overheating.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Charging System and Battery Care

Explains dynamo operation, testing, regulator function, and battery maintenance.

Matchless G3LS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement348 cc
Transmission4-speed manual
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with twin shock absorbers
BrakesDrum brakes front and rear
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, 4-stroke
FrameTubular steel

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