Triumph MAYFLOWER 1951, Инструкция

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GENERAL UPKEEP— Lubrication
advisable to remove the air cleaner and wash in petrol, particularly the gauze, after
which soak the gauze in oil and allow to drain before finally wiping over and
refitting.
Oil Bath Type.
This cleaner (see Fig. 8), must be cleaned out and refilled with fresh engine oil each
time the oil in the engine is changed, additionally it should be inspected every 1,000
miles or 1,500 km. (or more frequently under very dusty operating conditions) and
topped up with oil.
To clean the element remove the wing nut and cover, then the element can be lifted
out. Wipe out the oil chamber, which may also be removed and refill with fresh
engine oil to the level indicated, the quantity required will be approximately ½
pint
(.27 litre). Swill the element in petrol, drain and replace in chamber.
CLUTCH SHAFT BEARINGS
The oil can should occasionally be applied to the clutch bearings (one at each side
of the clutch housing), the oil holes are accessible from underneath the car. This
operation requires a pump type of oil can.
CLUTCH AND BRAKE PEDAL BEARINGS
GEARBOX
The correct oil only should be used in the gearbox as the use of very thick oil or grease
will spoil the operation of gear changing. Every 2,500 miles (4,000 km.) the oil level
should be checked and topped up if necessary.
To check the oil level, raise the carpet and remove the rubber plug from the gearbox
domed cover plate, thus exposing the dipstick (see Fig. 10). The plug is on the left-