GENERAL UPKEEP-
Lubrication
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Recharging the hub with grease involves removing the hubs, washing
the bearings to remove all traces of the old grease before liberally
coating the rollers and races with new grease. This should be carried
out every 10,000 miles (16,000
km.). When replacing, tighten the hub
nut until resistance is felt to hub rotation then
slacke'n off the nut by
one flat of the hexagon and fit the split pin. This work should be
preferably undertaken by your local Doretti agent
who has the necessary
equipment for the task.
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Hubs
These bearings are lubri-
cated via a nipple (see
arrow, Fig.
9)
situated
facing downwards at the
rear of the brake backing
plate. Give five strokes
of the grease gun every
5,000 miles (8,000 km.).
Fig.
9.
Rear hub lubricator.
FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Nipples are provided for the lubrication of the steering swivels
(A),
outer
tie rod, ball joints, outer bushes of the lower wish-bones (see
B
Fig. lo),
and the steering slave drop arm pivot. Do not lubricate the inner bushes of
the wish-bones as they contain rubber. It is an advantage when greasing the
lower suspension swivels to jack up, under the road spring frame, until the
front wheel is free of the ground. This will allow grease to cover the
thrust
faces. Greasing of these points should be carried out at least every 1,000
miles (1,600 km.). Do not lubricate the joints attached to the drop arms as
they contain rubber.
To lubricate the steering box, remove the filler plug situated on the steering
box and top up with oil to the level of the orifice [see arrow
(Q)
Fig.
271.
This
should be carried out
evcrp 5,000 miles (8,000 km.).
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