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LUBRICATION~------------------
SeetioD
P.6
STEERING
GEARBOX LUBRICATION
Every 12,000 miles (20000
km.)
th e grease"gun'
she
uId
be
applied
to
the
grease
nipple
0 n
the
steeri
ng
gearbox,
giving
ten
strokes
of
the
gun
(hand
type).
It is
imperative
to
use
one
of
the
Hypoid oils
indicated
on
page
P.2,
Ref.
e,
In
the
grease
gun
for
this
purpose.
Over-oiling
must
be
avoided.
Fig. P.IS.
The lubrica.tlng nipple for
the
steering
gearbox.
Seetlon
P.7
AIR CLEANER LUBRICATION
The
air
cleaners
fitted
to
..
TO"
models
are
of
the
oil
bath
type.
Every 3,000 miles (5000
km.)
overseas,
or
6,000
miles (10000 km.)
home,
the
cover
should
be
removed
by
unscrewing
its
central
fixing
nut.
This
enables
the
filtering
element
to
be lifted
out
and
cleaned
Fig. P.I6.
The oil bath
air
cleaner.
P.6
in fuel.
Allow
the
element
to
drain,
and
dry
off
thoroughly.
Examine
the
oil
container
for
sludge.
If
sludge
is
present
clean
out.the
base
and refill
with
fresh
engine
oil
to
the
level
indicated.
Fig. P.17.
The a.lr cleaner partly sectioned
to
show
its internal
construction
and
the
path
taken
by
the
incoming air.
If no
sludge
is
present
merely
replenish
the
oil
to
bring
it
to
the
correct
level.
When
reassembling,
ensure
that
the
cork
gaskets
are
in
good
condition.
Fit
new
ones
if necessary.
The
air
cleaners
fitted
to
the"
TF"
models
are
of
the
semi-dry
type.
(See fig.
P.23.)
Every 3,000 miles (5000 km.) wash
the
filter
element
in fuel and allow it
to
dry.
Re-oll
the
element
with
S.A.E. 20 engine oil and
allow
to
drain
before
re-
assembling.
Fig.
P.IS.
The
distributor
cam should be given a slight
smear
of
grease
or engine oil
every
3,000mlles (5000 km.).
M.G. Midget.
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