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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

MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND INSTRUCTION BOOK

CONTROLS

DRIVING

Fuel Supply and Starting

Instructions on fuel supply, starting the engine from cold, and fuel tap operation.

Notes on Driving Technique

Tips on gear changing, clutch use, and braking for smooth operation.

Stopping the Engine

Procedure for safely stopping the engine.

On the Road Operations

Guidance on starting off, changing gears, and general riding on the road.

CHECKING OIL CIRCULATION

LUBRICATION

Lubricants To Use

Recommended lubricants for engine, gearbox, hubs, forks, and chains.

ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Engine Oil Pump Operation

Description of the engine oil pump's function and components.

Engine Oil Circulation Paths

Details on how oil circulates through various engine parts.

Oil Tank and Filter Service

Information on the oil tank, filters, and their maintenance requirements.

GEAR BOX LUBRICATION

Chain and Brake Lubrication

Lubrication procedures for the front and rear chains and brake expanders.

Brake Drum Bearing Maintenance

Maintenance for brake drum bearings on spring frame models.

MAINTENANCE

Periodical Maintenance Schedule

Overview of maintenance tasks categorized by frequency (Daily, Weekly, 500 Miles).

FREE SERVICE SCHEME

ENGINE SERVICE

Access for Engine Service

Procedure for gaining access to upper engine parts, including petrol tank removal.

Petrol Tank Removal and Replacement

Step-by-step instructions for removing and refitting the petrol tank.

Decarbonisation Procedure

Steps for decarbonising the engine, including removing cylinder head and exhaust system.

Removing Carbon Deposit

Methods for removing carbon deposit from cylinder head and piston crown.

Cylinder Head Replacement Procedure

Steps for replacing the cylinder head, including gasket and cover tubes.

Piston and Cylinder Barrel Replacement

Procedure for refitting pistons, rings, and cylinder barrel.

Valve Timing Procedure

Detailed instructions for setting engine valve timing using gear marks.

Tappet Adjustment Procedure

Steps for adjusting tappet clearances with valves closed and engine warm.

To Re-time the Ignition

Procedure for setting the ignition firing point and timing.

Rocker Box Removal and Replacement

Procedure for removing and refitting the engine's rocker box.

Cylinder Head and Valve Service

Instructions for removing/replacing cylinder head, valves, and valve guides.

Valve Grinding Process

Instructions for grinding valves to ensure proper seating and sealing.

Cylinder Barrel and Piston Removal

Guide to removing the cylinder barrel and piston assembly.

Complete Tappet Adjustment

Final steps for completing tappet adjustment and replacing covers.

CARBURETTER SERVICE

Carburetter Components Overview

Detailed diagram of carburetter parts in assembly order.

Carburetter Function Explained

Explanation of how the carburetter controls fuel supply for different throttle positions.

Carburetter Adjustment

Guidance on adjusting carburetter for idling mixture and throttle stop.

Carburetter Tuning Information

Troubleshooting common issues like poor idling and heavy petrol consumption.

TRANSMISSION SERVICE

CLUTCH SPRING ADJUSTMENT

CLUTCH OPERATING MECHANISM ADJUSTMENT

FORK & FRAME SERVICE

Steering Head Adjustment Guide

Procedure for adjusting steering head bearings for correct play and free movement.

Teledraulic Front Forks

Introduction to the Teledraulic front fork system and its telescopic action.

FRONT FORKS (TELEDRAULIC)

REAR SUSPENSION

WHEELS AND BRAKES

WHEEL BEARINGS AND ADJUSTMENT

BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT

Brake Shoe Adjustment Procedure

Steps for adjusting brake shoes to compensate for lining wear.

FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Front Brake Adjustment Steps

Instructions for adjusting the front brake cable.

REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

TYRES AND SERVICE

USEFUL INFORMATION

Tracing Troubles: Engine Start Issues

Common reasons for engine failing to start or being difficult to start.

Tracing Troubles: Engine Overheating

Common reasons for engine overheating.

Excessive Petrol Consumption Causes

Common reasons for excessive petrol consumption.

Tracing Troubles: Engine Misfires

Common reasons for engine misfires.

Tracing Troubles: Engine Stops Suddenly

Common reasons for the engine stopping suddenly.

Steering Unsatisfactory Causes

Common reasons for unsatisfactory steering.

Tracing Troubles: Loss of Power

Common reasons for loss of engine power.

Excessive Oil Consumption Causes

Common reasons for excessive engine oil consumption.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Ignition System Overview

Details on the fitted Lucas magneto types for Touring and Competition models.

Sparking Plug Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning, setting gaps, and fitting sparking plugs.

Contact Breaker Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting the contact breaker points gap.

CHARGING

Battery Information

Details on the Lucas PU7E/9 battery type, voltage, and capacity.

Battery

LIGHTING AND ACCESSORIES

REPAIRS AND SERVICE

GUARANTEE

Conditions of Guarantee

Terms and conditions of the manufacturer's guarantee for motorcycles.

THE MACHINE AND THE LAW

Matchless G80CS Specifications

General IconGeneral
Compression Ratio7.5:1
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Engine CoolingAir-cooled
Transmission4-speed
FrameSteel tubular
Rear SuspensionSwingarm
BrakesDrum brakes
Engine TypeSingle-cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement499 cc

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