A.J.S. 16, Инструкция

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Disconnect both damper rods, by releasing the lock nut and unscrewing both bolts.
Release both fork crown pinch screws (38).
The fork assembly can now be taken away from the machine.
If the fork tubes are a tight fit in the fork crown and handlebar lug, use the drawbolt to
tap out each tube alternately a small amount, changing the bolt from one tube to the
other, until the tubes are clear of the frame. Lift off the bottom cover tubes to expose
the springs.
The figures in parentheses are shown in illustration 29.
NOTE—If a steering damper is used disconnect damper plate to frame.
TO REFIT T H E FORKS AS A U N I T
W i t h the two cover tubes in position, introduce the fork tubes into the fork crown and
handlebar lug, lift the assembly then lightly tighten both pinch screws.
Fit the drawbolt through the handlebar lug and pull up each tube a small amount,
changing the tool from one tube to the other, to pull the tubes up evenly. W i t h a piece
of wire lift up the damper tubes, connect them to the top bolts and firmly tighten the rod
lock nut. Replace the top bolts, then very firmly re-tighten the pinch screws.
Re-connect the brake cable to complete the assembly.
FRONT FORK "TOPPING UP"
No part of the T E L E D R A U L I C Front Fork requires individual lubrication, but it is
advisable to check the oil content, once every five thousand miles.
Support motor cycle vertically with weight on both wheels. A steady under each foot-
rest is the best method.
Remove the rubber grommet and unscrew the top bolts. Have a graduated measure of
not less than 10 fluid ozs, capacity available in which to catch and measure the oil. Remove
the drain plug from the bottom of a slider and catch the oil which drains out. If the fork
had the correct oil content, about 6 fluid ozs. (170·4 c.c.) will have been drained off.
If
less, add to make this quantity, or reduce if an excess quantity has been drained off. Next
refit drain plug and carefully pour into the top of the tube being checked exactly 6 fluid
ozs. (170·4 c.c.) after which the top bolt may be replaced.
NOTE—Although the normal oil content of each side is specified as 6½ fluid ozs., it is not
possible to drain all the oil via the drain plug. This explains the lesser quantity
of 6 fluid ozs. (170·4 c.c.) referred to above. However, if the fork is at any time
completely dismantled and then reassembled in a dry state, it should be noted
that in that event the correct quantity of oil to add to each leg is 6½ fluid ozs.
(184·6 c.c).
TO REMOVE T H E COMPLETE FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY
Support the machine with the front wheel clear of the ground. (A box, of suitable
height, under each footrest is the best method.)
Remove the front wheel as described in Wheel Section.
Remove the front mudguard and stay.
Slacken the screw on head lamp top, gently prise out the rim and reflector assembly,
detach with a slight rotary and lifting movement the cap to which head lamp wires are
attached. Pull out pilot bulb and take away rim and reflector assembly.
Disconnect the driving cable from the speedometer head and draw same down through
fork crown.
Remove the bolts, leaving the head lamp shell, etc., free to be gently suspended by the
wiring loom.
Remove the handlebar half clip and lay the handlebars, complete with controls, upon a
pad on top of the petrol tank.
Detach the front brake cable from the forks. (First remove the slotted yoke end and
then completely unscrew the cable adjuster.)
Remove the rubber grommet and unscrew the top bolt on each inner tube, raise same
and slacken the lock nuts securing the damper rods attached. Then, before removing
the top bolts, attach a piece of wire about 18 inches long underneath each damper rod
lock nut, to enable the damper rods to be raised for reassembly.
Remove domed nut at top of steering column.
Remove lock nut on steering column.
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