Hudson Terraplane De Luxe 1935, Owner'S Manual

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BATTERY
Registration
A. 17-plate, 105-ampere hour National battery is used. This battery is
covered by a Guarantee and Adjustment Policy by its manufacturer. To be
entitled to the benefits of this Policy the battery must be registered with a
National Battery Dealer within thirty (30) days after delivery of the car. Do not
neglect to make this registration.
Care
The battery requires little attention; however, this attention is absolutely
essential. Negligence will shorten the battery life and cause premature failure.
Distilled water should be added to the battery at such intervals as will insure
the plates being covered at all times. Usually water should be added twice a
month in warm weather and monthly in winter. During freezing weather water
should be added just before the car is to be used.
To prevent corrosion of battery terminals and connections, apply a coating
of vaseline over the battery posts and strap terminals, making sure the ter-
minals are properly tightened. if corrosion occurs, clean posts and terminals
with a soda solution before applying the vaseline. When using the soda
solution, be sure the cell caps are in place and be careful to prevent the soda
from entering the cells. Flush off well with water and dry top of battery.
Inspect the battery ground strap occasionally, as looseness at the battery or
frame or breakage will reduce the output for starting and a complete break will
cause the lamp bulbs to burn out.
Periodic hydrometer readings should be made by your Dealer. If the battery
gravity is low and the battery in good condition, the generator charging rate
should be checked. This requires accurate Voltmeters and Ammeters and
should be handled by your Terraplane and Hudson Dealer.
It is not necessary to add acid to a battery except where leakage has
occurred. This must be done in conjunction with charging and should not be
attempted except by an experienced service man.
TIRES AND WHEELS
All wheels are demountable at the hub by prying off the outside hub cap and
removing the cap screws (B), Figure 12, in the wheel mounting plate. When
replacing the cap screws, the final tightening locks them to prevent loosening
in operation. Be sure the cap screws are drawn down tight.
The wheels are of the drop base type, permitting installation and removal of
the tires without separate locking rings or the use of any special tools. Four-ply
16 x 6.00 tires are used on all models.
Removal and Installation
To remove a tire, deflate the tube. Starting directly opposite the valve
stem and working in both directions toward the valve, press one bead of the
tire off the rim ledge down into the rim well. Start removal of this bead at
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