Avoid long and heavy discharges of the
battery
because they
shorten
its
life
considerably.
In
case
of
repeated
attempts
to
start
the engine, the battery should be
allowed
to recover for a short
while
between
attempts.
Generator
The generator is located to the right of the engine and is driven by
a V-belt from the
crankshaft
pulley. To tighten the belt, loosen
the
bolts 1 and 2, fig. 26,
and
pull the generator outwards. The
correct
tension is
attained
when
the
belt
can be pressed inwards
about
6—8
mm
(V«
in.) on the longest run. See fig. 26. Do
not
overtighten the
belt, since this will cause excessive load on the generator bearings
and heavy belt wear. When the tension has been correctly adjusted,
tighten
the
bolts
1
and
2.
Should
the
generator
or
relay
be defective,
take
the
car
to an
approved service garage without delay. The
generator
should be
lubricated
when
overhauled.
6-8
mm
Fig.
26.
Adjustment
of
Belt
Tension
1.
Adjusting
bolt
Fastening
bolts
Index
for
ignition
timing
(piston
in
cyl.
2
at
T.D.C.)
Ignition Distributor
The
ignition
distributor
is
mounted
to
the
right
on the
engine.
The
rotor
is driven
by
the
crankshaft
via
a worm
gear
and
a pinion.
It
rotates
clockwise
and
as
shown
in fig. 28,
the
firing
sequence
is
1—2—3
(No.
1
cyl.
being
the
rear
one).
It
is
essential
that
the
distributor
gear
be
lubricated
regularly
every
3,000 km (2,000 miles) and
that
the
contact
gap
be checked
every
12,000 km (8,000 miles). The
distributor
shaft
and
the
lubri
cating
felts
should
also
be oiled
at
this
time. See
Lubrication
Chart.
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