Jeep CJ-3A Owner's Manual page 19

period for lubrication depends entirely upon the type of work being done. When doing dusty field work, lubricate these points
daily as grit and dirt will work into the bearing surfaces and cause rapid wear unless forced out by new lubricant.
The importance of using a good grade of chassis lubricant can not be exaggerated, for the cost will be more than repaid by
longer wear and good service.
OIL FILTER.
The oil filter should be dismantled, cleaned and the filter element replaced at the end of the first 2000 miles (3200 Km.) of
highway travel, or 100 hours of industrial or field use. Drain the filter at each oil change to prevent the old oil contained in the
filter from mixing with and contaminating the new oil. Replace the element at each 8000 miles (12,800 Km.) of highway
travel or 200 hours of industrial or field use.
AIR CLEANER.
Care of the air cleaner is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT—especially when the vehicle is used under dusty conditions. Clean
and refill the air cleaner reservoir to the level mark, with oil of the same grade used in the engine, at each engine oil change.
When the vehicle is used for field work, clean and change oil in the cleaner DAILY and under extremely dusty conditions
TWICE DAILY. When cleaning, use a long screw driver or other suitable tool to dislodge dirt sticking to the bottom and sides
of the intake passage in the body of the cleaner.
STEERING GEAR.
Check the level of the lubricant in the steering gear housing every 1000 miles (1600 Km.). Avoid the use of cup grease,
graphite, white lead or heavy solidified oil. Remove the plug in the steering gear housing and use a hand gun to fill the
housing slowly.
WATER PUMP- CLUTCH.
The water pump bearing and clutch release bearing are prelubrieated at assembly and the lubricant lasts for the life of the
bearings.
GENERATOR.
Two oilers are provided, one at each end; three to five drops of engine oil is recommended every 1000 miles (1600 Km.). Be
sure to slip the commutator end hole cover back in place.
STARTING MOTOR.
The oil hole cover on the commutator (front) end slips to one side; put three to five drops of engine oil in this hole every 1000
miles (1600 Km.). Be sure to slip cover back in place.
IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR
The oiler on the distributor should be lubricated every 1000 miles (1600 Km.) with several drops of engine oil, Fig.
Also place one drop of light engine oil on the wick, No. 2 located in the top of the shaft, which is accessible by removing the
rotor arm and sparingly apply soft grease on the breaker arm cam No. 4, and a drop of oil on breaker arm pivot, No. 3.
SPEEDOMETER AND DRIVE.
Remove the drive shaft from the tube once each year, clean it thoroughly and lubricate with a good quality light graphite
grease.
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