Engineering and Research Corporation Ercoupe 415-C, Pilot Operating Handbook, Page: 16 / 27

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OUTER PANEL WING COVER
The original high luster finish can be preserved, and the life of the
covering can be lengthened by observing the following;
1. Rinse off the excessive dirt with clear water and then wash
with a mild soap.
2.
To restore the luster, polish with a mild rubbing compound
and coat with wax (Avoid rubbing too hard on covering at
sharp edges).
TIRES - MAIN WHEELS
It is necessary to remove the wheel hub cap to reach the valve stem
for pumping up the tires In removing tire proceed as follows:
1. Remove hub cap.
2. Remove nuts that hold wheel halves together.
3. Remove axle nut.
4. Pry bead of tire loose.
5. Remove outer wheel half and tire Leave inner wheel half
remaining on axle.
TO INSTALL TIRE, REVERSE REMOVAL PROCEDURE
TIRE - NOSE WHEEL
In removing tire proceed as follows:
1. Remove nuts that hold wheel halves together
2. Have someone hold tail down to lift nose wheel
3. Pry bead of tire loose
4. Remove outer wheel half and tire. Leave inner wheel half
remaining on axle
TO INSTALL TIRE, REVERSE REMOVAL PROCEDURE
BRAKE
The brake fluid reservoir is located under the hood on the firewall
and should be kept nearly full of fluid. Excessive lost motion in the
operation of the hand control should be eliminated by adjustment
of the clevis at the end of the control wire. However, be sure that
the master cylinder returns its full travel.