A.J.S. 16MS, Инструкция

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When a brake cover plate has been disturbed, it is advisable, upon re-assembly, to
centralise the shoes in the brake drum to ensure equal pressure to each. In the case of
the front wheel this is best done before re-fitting the wheel to the machine, but in the
case of the rear wheel it is best done after re-fitting.
If brake shoes tend to squeak, when the brake is applied it is generally an indication the
brake shoes are not centralised in the drum.
Centralise brake shoes, Front or Rear, by :
Ensure the nut securing the cover plate and also the fulcrum stud nut (front only) are
slightly slacked off.
Place on the brake expander lever a tubular spanner (to increase the leverage), and, while
maintaining pressure on the tubular spanner (to expand fully the brake shoes), fully
tighten the spindle nut binding the cover plate to the spindle and also the nut on
fulcrum stud.
RIMS AND SPOKES
The front and rear rims are each drilled for forty spokes, but owing to differing spoke
angularity are not interchangeable.
TYRES AND SERVICE
Obtaining satisfactory life and service from the tyres Is largely a matter within the user's
control because the first essential is correct inflation. Check tyre pressures with a low
pressure gauge at least once a week. Inflate as may be necessary.
Avoid unnecessary, or " stunt," acceleration and fierce braking, which wear out tyres
by causing wheel spin and skid.
Do not drive in tram lines. It is dangerous, especially when wet, and the uprising edges
of worn rails will damage the tyres.
Remove flints, etc., that become embedded In the tread and, if any oil gets on the tyres
or spokes, clean it off with petrol.
Make sure the front and rear wheels are in track. When the wheel alignment is correct,
a piece of thin string stretched taut across both wheels, about four inches from, and
parallel to, the ground, should just touch each tyre at both sides of the wheel centres.
Alternatively, a straight wooden batten, about five feet long, is handy to use for checking
wheel alignment. This should be applied, as in the case of string, parallel to and about
four inches from the ground.
Always check the rear chain adjustment, and the rear brake adjustment, after making an
alteration to the rear wheel position.
NOTE—Above remarks oh wheel alignment applies only to Models with similar width
tyres back and front.
On Models with larger rear tyre than front observe equal gap each side of latter when
checking.
Illustration 29
(1) Brake shoe thrust pin.
(2) Thrust pin packing washer.
(3) Brake shoe.
(4) Rivet, securing brake shoe lining.
(5) Brake shoe lining.
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