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HUDSON OWNER’S MANUAL
MATTED MOHAIR
The pile can be restored to its normal appearance by applying a damp cloth and
steaming it with a hot flatiron.
After cleaning upholstery cloth its appearance can be improved by brushing briskly
with a whisk broom.
CARPETS
Mud spots on the carpet can be removed by brushing briskly with a whisk broom or
stiff brush. Then spon
ge the spots with a cloth dampened with water.
CONVERTIBLE BROUGHAM TOP
(Hydraulic Type)
The raising and lowering of the Convertible Brougham top is accomplished by two
double-acting hydraulic cylinders mounted between the rear seat trim panels and body
quarter panels. These cylinders are connected to an electric pump, located under the
rear seat cushion, by means of pipe lines.
Twice each year—when car is prepared for summer or winter, remove filler cap
from top of reservoir and fill to a HALF FULL level : use only Hudson Hydraulic
shock absorber fluid. Top should be operated occasionally to keep mechanism free.
The top may also be lowered or raised by hand : This must be done slowly and with-
out unnecessary force.
Operation of the motor is controlled by a two-way switch mounted on the instru-
ment panel.
TOP OPERATION—CAUTION : CAR MUST BE STATIONARY WHEN TOP
IS BEING LOWERED OR RAISED TO PREVENT DAMAGING IT.
TO LOWER-
1. Beginning at the center, unlatch three hold-down clamps from windshield header.
2. Raise header slightly by hand, freeing from location dowels on top of windshield.
3. Loosen zippers and drop rear curtain ; loosen snap fastener outside of body at right
and left rear quarter.
4. Pull out control switch knob on instrument panel. Hold knob in this position until
top is completely lowered.
5. Install top boot.
TO RAISE TOP
1. Remove top boot and see that top is free.
2. Push in control switch knob and hold in this position until top header is within
reaching distance from front seat.
3. Secure rear window zippers and attach snap fasteners, right and left quarter outside
of body.
4. Open both front doors to avoid damaging wind cord as top is fastened down.
5. Grasp two end hold-down clamps ; pull top down over locating dowels. Fasten all
three clamps in position.
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