MG Midget Mark II User Manual

MAINTENANCE SUMMARY
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Daily
Inspect engine oil level, and top up as necessary.
Check water level in radiator, and
top up if necessary.
Weekly
Check battery and top up to correct levels.
Test tyre pressures.
3,000
miles (5000 km.) or 3 months service
1. Engine
Check water level in radiator, and top up if necessary.
Top up carburetter piston dampers.
2. Brakes
Check brakes,
and adjust if necessary.
Make visual inspection of brak e lines
and pipes.
Check level of fluid in the hydraulic supp ly tank, and
top up if necessary.
3. Electrical
Check battery
and top up to correct levels.
4. Lubrication
Lubricate all grease nipples (except steering rack
and pinion).
Change engine oil (if using monograde only).
5. Wheels and tyres
Check tyre pressures.
6,000
miles (10000 km.) or 6 months service
1. Engine
Check water level in radiator, and
top up if necessary.
Top up carburetter piston dampers.
Check fan belt tension.
Check valve rocker clearances,
and adjust if necessary.
2. Ignition
Check functioning of
autom atic advance and retard mechanism.
Check,
and adjust if necessary, distributor contact points.
Lubricate all parts as necessary.
Clean
and adjust sparking plugs.
3. Brakes
Check brakes,
and adjust if necessary.
Makt visual msrection ofbrake lines a fl d 13i13 ~ § .
Check level of fluid in the hydraulic supply tan k, and top up if necessary.
Inspect
~isc brake friction pads and report if attention is required.
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4. Steering
Check wheel alignment,
and adjust if necessary.
5. Electrical
Check battery cell specific gravity read ings and top up to
cor rect levels.
Lubricate the dynamo bearing.
Check all lamps for correct functioning.
6. Lubrication
Change oil in engine.
Fit new oil filter clement.
Top up oil levels in gear box and rear
axle,
Lubricate all grease nipples (except steering rack and pinion).
7. Wheels and tyres
Check tyre pressures.
9,000
miles (15000 km.) or 9 months service
Carry out the 3,000 miles (5000 km.) or 3 months service.
12,000 miles (20000 km.) or 12 months service
1. Engine
Top up carburetter piston dampers.
Check water level in radiator, and top up if necessary .
Check fan belt tension.
Lubricate water pump sparingly.
Check valve rocker clearances, and adjust if necessary.
Fit new air cleaner elements.
2. Ignition
Check functioning of automatic advance and retard mechanism.
Check,
and adjust if necessary, distributor contact points.
Lubricate all
part s as necessary.
Fit new sparking plugs.
3. Steering .
Check steering and suspension moving parts for wear.
Check wheel alignment, and adjust if necessary.
4. Brakes
Check brakes, and adjust if necessary.
Make vis
ual inspection of brake lines and pipes.
Check level of fluid in the hydraulic supp ly tank, and top up if necessary.
Inspect disc brake friction pads and re
port if attention is requ ired.
5. General
Check rear road spring seat bolts.
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MG Midget Mark II Specifications

General

Brand	MG
Model	Midget Mark II
Category	Automobile
Language	English