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the life of the engine, and aid in maintaining its normal efficiency.

OIL WETTED AIR CLEANER

WING NUT
FILTER ELEMENT

Because local conditions alone determine the frequency of air cleaner service, it will be necessary to ask your dealer how often this should
be performed.

TO SERVICE THE OIL WETTED AIR CLEANER

1. Remove the filter element, clean with kerosene, and shake out until dry.

2. When thoroughly dry submerge in a good grade of engine oil and allow excess oil to drain before reinstalling the element in the cleaner.

3. Replace filter element and wipe off all excess oil.

TO SERVICE THE OIL BATH AIR CLEANER

1. Remove the filter element, clean in kerosene, and allow to dry thoroughly.

2. Clean the oil reservoir.

3. Pour one pint of new engine oil into the reservoir. S.A.E. 50 for above 32° F. (0° C.) S.A.E. 20 for below 32° F. (0° C.) is

recommended for this purpose. Do not use an oil lighter than S.A.E. 20 in the cleaner at any time.

4. Reassemble element and filter unit and install on car.

OIL BATH AIR CLEANER

WING NUT
COVER AND FILTER ASSEMBLY
OIL LEVEL
RESERVOIR

Draining The Cooling System

To drain the cooling system, drain the radiator, block, and, if car is so equipped, Climatizer and defroster.

ALL FIVE OF THESE OUTLETS MUST BE OPENED WHEN DRAINING THE COOLING SYSTEM.

Remove one defroster hose under the hood.
Cyl. Block water drain.
Radiator drain.
Remove both hoses from Climatizer heater core.

Anti-Freeze Solutions

Either  the  alcohol-base  or  ethylene-glycol  base  anti-freeze  is  recommended  for  use  in  your  Studebaker.  Be  sure  the  brand  you  select
contains  a  rust  inhibitor.  Do  not  use  an  anti-freeze  preparation  which  contains  salt,  sugar,  calcium  chloride,  soda,  or  petroleum  base
compounds.

Reputable  anti-freeze  companies  supply  their  dealers  with  charts  showing  the  amount  of  anti-freeze  to  use  for  protection  to  various
anticipated temperatures, depending upon cooling system capacity given on 

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Care of Car Finish

The high luster, hard-baked enamel finish of your new Studebaker is best retained by an application of approved Studebaker Cleaner and
Polish or Cleaner and Wax after each washing. The enamel, however, should not be subjected to an application of wax of any kind during
the first 60 days so that sufficient time may be provided for the finish to become fully hardened.

Approved Studebaker appearance maintenance materials are available from your Studebaker dealer. These are recommended to remove
the accumulation of road scum and dullness resulting from weather or road conditions and to restore the luster of the enamel finish. Do not

Summary of Contents for Champion 1952

Page 1: ...under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www gutenberg org If you are not located in the United States you ll have to check the laws of the country where...

Page 2: ...f these services are to become due while you are touring or after a change of residence Any Studebaker dealer in the U S or Canada is authorized to replace without charge for material or labor any par...

Page 3: ...this gage should fluctuate rapidlyor drop to zero STOP the car immediatelyand check the cause Continued operationofthe car under these conditions willprobablycause serious damage Locks and Keys Two se...

Page 4: ...lights Parking and Tail Lights Pulllight switchcontrolto the first positionfor parkingand taillights uncaptioned HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS PARK AND TAIL LIGHTS OFF POSITIONS OF LIGHTCONTROL MAP LIGHT TURN...

Page 5: ...ed by a lock and handle contained in the rear emblemincorporating the license plate light and rear license plate bracket The luggage compartment lock is operated with the same key whichoperates the pa...

Page 6: ...to the left front door lock pillar post Record it inthe space provided Engine Number The engine number is stamped ona machined pad at the upper left front ofthe cylinder block Record it inthe space p...

Page 7: ...ONDGEAR 1 At approximately10 miles 16 km per hour release accelerator and depress clutchpedal 2 Place gearshift lever insecond intermediate gear position 3 Release the clutchpedalgraduallyand at the s...

Page 8: ...ward motion Releasingthe clutchpedalreleases the actionofthe HillHolder To use the Hill Holder when stopping on an upgrade depress the clutch pedal and then apply foot brakes The right foot may now be...

Page 9: ...to the first positionfor maximumhot air flow throughthe defroster ducts turncontrolto the second positionto reduce the defroster air flow Climatizer and defroster are special equipment available at ex...

Page 10: ...tion and pausing to permit relief of any vapor or steam pressure present Thencomplete turningofcap to the stop and remove it LUBRICATION Periodic Inspections It is good for reasons of economy and to f...

Page 11: ...ne Oil PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE Spray Engine Oil PROPELLER SHAFTSPLINES 1 Fitting Chassis Lubricant REAR AXLE SHAFTBEARING Wheel Bearing Lubricant GENERATOR 2 Oilers SAE No 20 Engine Oil OIL FILLER TUBE...

Page 12: ...ridge at correspondinglylower mileages Whenit is necessaryto replace the cartridge care should be takento see that a newcover gasket is installed and that the cover is securely tightened The cover sho...

Page 13: ...contact with the underside ofthe bumper against the outer edge of the verticalbumper bar 5 Use chisel end of jack handle to remove hub cover Then place chisel end of the jack in the jack mechanism and...

Page 14: ...aggravated by low speed driving with frequent stops and starts because the engine does not warm up to the normal operating temperature The driver canmateriallyassist inpreventingthis conditionbyobser...

Page 15: ...will insure maximum mechanicalefficiencynecessaryto good gasoline mileage Tire Inflation and Care Inflate and check tires to recommended pressures given onpage 53 with the tires cold at atmospheric te...

Page 16: ...r ALL FIVE OF THESE OUTLETS MUST BE OPENED WHEN DRAINING THE COOLING SYSTEM Remove one defroster hose under the hood Cyl Block water drain Radiator drain Remove both hoses from Climatizer heater core...

Page 17: ...witha clean damp cloth or sponge thenwipe the surface severaltimes witha drycloth While the materialis stilldamp brushit lightlywitha whisk broomor brush of medium stiffness Permit air to circulate fr...

Page 18: ...however the linings wear and after a time new linings should be installed to provide the maximum braking area and to avoid damage to the brake drums When the lining needs replacement the self adjustin...

Page 19: ...lean and adjust spark plugs every 2500 miles 4023 km Firingorder 1 5 3 6 2 4 No 1 is the front cylinder VALVES Tappet clearance engine cold 016 0 406 mm Intake and Exhaust Angle ofvalve seat 45 ENGINE...

Page 20: ...mm to 3 16 mm Caster 1 to 2 No Load Camber 0 to 1 No Load See page 50 for camber adjustment KingPinInclination 5 TIRE PRESSURES 6 40 x15 26 lbs 1 82 kgs front 24 lbs 1 68 kgs rear Above pressures are...

Page 21: ...in and reverse flush Check thermostat Check condition of radiator hose fan belt Refill cooling system and install Rust Inhibitor Crankcase Cleaninside ofengine crankcase CleanFloto screen Change engin...

Page 22: ...ngine oilrecommendations Run inperiod Starting Fanbelt adjustment Fueleconomy Fuses 56 HEADLIGHTSWITCH FOGLIGHTSWITCH 20 AMP FUSE HORN BUTTON AMMETER AUXILIARY CIRCUITBREAKER STOPLIGHTSWITCH A 10 BLAC...

Page 23: ...ys Lubrication chart operations Luggage compartment light Lock and lid Maintenance and care ofcar Map light Modelnumber Oil dilutionand sludge filter service level pressure gage renewal viscosities Op...

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