Owners Manual
TYRES
AND
JACKING
N/3
4.
Mount the tyre on the rim whilst the soap solution
is
still
wet.
5.
Before inflating,
be
sure the tyre beads are clear
of
the
well
of
the rim all the way round.
6.
Inflate slowly until the beads are fully seated.
7.
Remove the valve core to allow the tube to deflate
completely.
Do
not disturb the beads
of
the cover.
8.
Re-inflate to correct working pressure.
This procedure must be
followed
whenever
a tube
is refitted.
The object
of
double inflation
is
to permit any
stretched portions
of
the tube to re-adjust themselves
in the cover and relieve any strains in the tube.
In
an emergency, French chalk may be used
as
a
substitute for soap solution, provided
it
is
evenly and
generously applied. This practice, however,
is
not
recommended.
MAIN
POINTS
IN
TYRE CARE
Precautions to be taken with all tyres, especially
synthetic tyres
:-
1.
Avoid under-inflation and over-inflation by check-
ing pressure
at
least weekly and adjust pressure when
necessary.
Fig. 2. Showing the car jack in position
for the
Saloon and Coupe.
Fig. 3. The
Sports car jack.
A. Jack boss.
B.
Jack brace. C. Seat pushed back
before fitting.
2.
Avoid sudden stops and fierce acceleration.
3.
Avoid high speed, and drive
at
a moderate speed
round turns.
4.
Avoid kerbing and other causes
of
severe impact.
5.
Do not allow flints, etc., to remain embedded in
the tread.
6.
Have damage repaired immediately.
7.
Change tyres round regularly, including the spare.
8.
Keep brakes in proper adjustment.
9.
Have wheels checked regularly for misalignment
and other mechanical irregularities.
10.
Remove tyres in time for remoulding.
11.
Keep the tyres clear
of
oil or paraffin.
The Car Jack
The jacking
of
the car
is
effected by a Stevenson
telescopic jack which operates from a central cross-
member
of
the chassis frame. There are two positions
for the jack enabling either the right or left side
of
the
car to be raised.
To jack up the car, first apply the handbrake and
then open the hinged flap, situated beneath the front
seat, on the side
of
the car which
is
to be raised. Lower
the Stevenson jack into position through the opening,
and ensure that the boss
on
the jack
fits
into its socket
on the chassis frame cross-member. Before proceeding
to wind the jack down with the car wheelbrace, make
quite sure that the base
of
the jack will have a firm and
even footing on the ground; then proceed to wind down
the jack with the wheelbrace.
Immediately the car
is
felt to lift re-check that the
boss
is
correctly located within the chassis socket.