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operations, it is advisable to take the car to the dealer to have this work
performed. If the above precautions are carried out the car will give
much more satisfactory service, and the inspections thereafter need not
be so frequent. Page 4 gives a list of operations which will ordinarily
put the car in good condition at this time.
Lubrication
The car at this time should also be thoroughly lubricated as directed
by the Lubrication Chart.
After the first inspection the Lubrication Chart should be strictly
adhered to for lubrication information. The car should receive a general
inspection and tightening once a week, and a thorough adjustment as
outlined above once every fifteen hundred miles.
Storage
If the car is not to be used for a considerable length of time, it should
be placed in storage and care taken to preserve it against deterioration.
Location—A dark, dry place should be chosen, if possible one which
is heated slightly.
Avoid proximity to steam pipes, however.
Cleaning—Wash the car as usual, being careful to get all mud off the
running gear.
Gasoline—Drain the gasoline tank. Start the engine and run it until
it stops. This will drain the carburetor.
Remove the glass bowl from the fuel pump and allow all gasoline to
drain from the pump.
Engine—Remove the spark plugs and pour half a pint of heavy engine
oil into the cylinders.
Crank the engine over a few times with the ignition off to distribute
this oil around the cylinders and valves.
Drain all water from the cooling system, and make sure that the drain
cock on the rear left side of the cylinder block and the cock at the
bottom of the radiator are open.
Storage Battery—Remove the battery and place in storage with a
Willard Service Station where it will receive the necessary attention.
Tires—lf the tires are removed from the car, let out most of the air
and store them in a dark place.
If they are left on the car, block the car up so that the weight is off
the tires. Wrap the tires if exposed to light.
Clean off all oil and grease with gasoline.
Body—See that the top is clean and dry. Shut the windows in closed
cars. Place a cover over the entire car.
Removing From Storage
On removal from storage, the operation of putting a quantity of oil
