Battery
Chj:)ck the
level
of
the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top-up
with
distilled
water.
Belt tension
Check the tension
of
al I
driving
belts
and reset if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect the footbrake and parking brake pad I
inings;
fit
new
linings
if
necessary.
When
changing the
footbrake pads examine the
condition
of
the
dust
exc
I uders on the
calipers;
renew
if
necessary.
Manually
adjust
the parking brake pads.
Inspect
all
brake
pipes
and connections; the
Dealer
shou Id report any
defects
to the Owner.
Fluid levels
Check
all
fluid
levels
and correct
as
necessary.
Preventive
Maintenance
Carburetters
Top-up the
oil
level
in the
air
valve dampers.
Control linkages
Apply a
few
drops
of
engine
oil
to the
accelerator
linkage
and to the gear range
selector
controls
adjacent to the transmission casing.
Electrical system
Check
al
I
interior
I amps,
exterior
lamps, instruments,
warning lamps and
devices
for correct operation;
rectify
as necessary.
Parking brake linkage
Lubricate
the
pivot
pins
and
pulleys
in the parking
brake system
with
approved grease.
Tyres
Check the tread depth
of
al I tyres,
inspect
al I
tyres
for
signs
of
damage.
C::heck
the tyre pressures when
they are
cold
and
adjust
if
necessary.
Note
Include the spare tyre.
Test
Road
test
the car for
satisfactory
performance.
12
500
miles
(20
000
km.)
or
12
months
service
whichever
is
the
earlier
Essential
Maintenance
Air
injection
pump
Check the
belt
tension and reset
if
necessary.
Air
silencer
Fit
a new
air
filter
element.
Carburetters
Top-up the
oil
level
in
the
air
valve
dampers. Check
the
float
chamber depression and
rectify
if
necessary. Check the
idle
speed and
rectify
if
necessary. Check the choke fast
idle
speed and
rectify
if
necessary.
E15-2
Crankcase emission control system
Clean the gauze flame traps
in
the crankcase
breather tube. Clean the adapter
in
the choke
butterfly
housing.
Engine
Change the engine
oil.
Fit
a new
oil
filter.
Exhaust manifolds
Check the torque
tightness
of
the exhaust
manifold
bolts.
Fuel evaporative emission control system
Check the
condition
of
the
pipes
and connections;
rectify
as necessary.
Ignition system
Fit
new sparking
plugs
ensuring that the gaps are
correctly
set.
Lubricate
the
distributor
spindle
(shaft bearings) and automatic advance mechanism
with
engine oi I. Check the
ignition
timing and
reset
if
necessary.
Battery
Check the
level
of
the
electrolyte
and
if
necessary,
top-up
with
distil
led water.
Belt
tension
Check the tension
of
all
driving
belts
and reset
if
necessary.
Brakes
Inspect
the footbrake and parking brake pad
linings;
fit new
linings
if necessary.
When
changing
footbrake pads examine the
condition
of
the
dust
excluders
on
the
calipers;
renew if necessary.
Manua
11
y
adjust
the parking brake pads.
Inspect
all
brake
pipes
and connections; the
Dealer
should report any
defects
to the Owner.
Fluid levels
Check
all
fluid
levels
and correct
as
necessary.
Front suspension
Inspect
the front suspension bal I
joint
rubber covers,
if
the covers are found to be damaged,
lit
new
joints
and covers.
Steering ball joints
Lubricate
the four grease
nipples.
Inspect the rubber covers
on
the
ball
joints,
if
the covers are found
to
be
damaged, the
joints
should
be
dismantled and new
parts
fitted
as
necessary.
Steeri!'lg rack
and
pinion assembly
Check the
clips
fitted
to the convoluted neoprene
seals
for
tightness.
Inspect the convoluted neoprene seals for
damage,
fit
new seals
if
necessary.
Torque converter transmission
Change the transmission
fluid.
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