A.J.S. 16, Instruction Book

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Illustration 38
Showing brake rod adjustment exhausted, indicating the need for brake thrust
pin adjustment.
BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
The pedal is located by a spring-loaded sprag which lies between the stop on the pedal
and the leg of hair pin spring.
To adjust the position of the pedal: slacken the spindle nut on the right hand side of the
machine; move the pedal to the desired position; hold the pedal in this position and
tighten the spindle nut.
The most suitable position for normal use is, with the brake "OFF", for the pedal just
to be clear of the footrest rubber.
After altering the pedal position, check the rear brake adjustment.
TYRES A N D SERVICE
Obtaining satisfactory life and service from the tyres is largely a matter within the user's
control because the first essential is correct inflation. Check tyre pressures with a low
pressure gauge at least once a week. Inflate as may be necessary.
Avoid unnecessary, or "stunt", acceleration and fierce braking, which wear out tyres
by causing wheel spin and skid.
Remove flints, etc., that become embedded in the tread and, if any oil gets on the tyres
or spokes, clean it off with petrol.
Make sure the front and rear wheels are in track. When the wheel alignment is correct,
a piece of thin string stretched taut across both wheels, about four inches from, and
parallel to, the ground, should just touch each tyre at both sides of the wheel centres.
Alternatively, a straight wooden batten, about seven feet long, is handy to use for checking
wheel alignment. This should be applied, as in the case of string, parallel to and about
four inches from the ground.
Always check the rear chain adjustment, and the rear brake adjustment, after making an
alteration to the rear wheel position.
NOTE—Above remarks on wheel alignment apply only to similar width tyres back
and front.
On models with larger rear tyre than front observe equal gap each side of
latter when checking.
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