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- Page 3 Warranty "We warrant each new passenger automobile manu- factured by us to be free from defects in material and work-manship under normal use and service, our obliga- tion under this warranty being limited to making good at our factory any part or parts thereof, including all equip- ment or trade accessories (except tires) supplied by the Car Manufacturer, which shall, within ninety (90) days after making delivery of such vehicle to the original...
- Page 4 I N D E X General Page BREAKING-IN INSTRUCTIONS CARE OP THE FINISH LICENSE DATA AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE WARRANTY Lubrication BRAKE CROSS SHAFT CHASSIS LUBRICATION CHART CLUTCH DISTRIBUTOR DOOR DOVETAILS DOOR LOCKS ENGINE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS GENERATOR HOOD LEDGE LACINGS HOOD LOCKS...
- Page 5 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E O P E R A T I O N Operation Breaking-in Instructions Keep Radiator Full Keep Oil Reservoir Full Heat is a major consideration in a new engine. Do not allow the engine to overheat. Although the heat indicator on the instrument panel shows the general temperature of the engine, it will not show a sudden rise in temperature of an individual part.
- Page 6 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E O P E R A T I O N Starting the Engine If the engine is cold, pull the choke knob out as far as possible, turn the ignition switch key to the right and pull the starter knob out.
- Page 7 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E L U B R I C A T I O N Lubrication Engine Use High-Grade Oil—Medium Heavy Body or S. A. E. 30 If cold weather prevails, be sure the oil you use will flow at the temperatures encountered.
- Page 8 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E L U B R I C A T I O N Generator Supply three or four drops (no more) of engine oil to each oil cup "A" and "B" every 1000 miles. Do not attempt to supply more oil as it may interfere with the functioning of the generator.
- Page 9 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E L U B R I C A T I O N Steering Gear Remove plug "A" and pour a good heavy-bodied gear oil into the steering gear housing every 2000 miles.
- Page 10 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E L U B R I C A T I O N Clutch Use only a mixture composed of 1/2 kerosene and 1/2 engine oil. Turn starter shaft with wrench, moving wrench handle toward the engine until plug "A"...
- Page 11 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E L U B R I C A T I O N Universal Joints It is of utmost importance that only a fibrous or fibre grease be employed. Remove plug "A" and force in fibre grease until it is ejected from vent hole in shaft opposite the filler opening.
- Page 12 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E A D J U S T M E N T Adjustment Engine Tuning Do not attempt to adjust the carburetor alone. Perform all of the following operations in the order given: 1.
- Page 13 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E A D J U S T M E N T Ignition Timing Continued Move file straight up and down, dressing both points at the same time. Crank engine, using wrench on starter shaft extension, until the breaker arm fibre block is on the highest point of the cam, giving the points their maximum opening.
- Page 14 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E A D J U S T M E N T Clutch Pedal The clutch rod length should be adjusted so that the clevis pin "C" is near the rear of the slot in the yoke "B" when the clutch is engaged and the clutch pedal shank rests against the rubber bumper on the toe board.
- Page 15 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E L U B R I C A T I O N Front Wheel Bearings After jacking up front axle and removing wheel in accordance with instructions on bottom of page, withdraw cotter key holding nut "A."...
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- Page 17 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E L U B R I C A T I O N General Information License Data CYLINDER BORE-2 w-74.61 mm. STROKE-4-3/4"-120.65 mm. NUMBER OF CYLINDERS-6 N. A. C. C. HORSEPOWER RATING-20.7 H. P. PISTON DISPLACEMENT-193 cubic inches-3.15 liters CAR SERIAL NUMBER—Plate on dash under bonnet ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER—Stamped on left side (center) of cylinder block...
- Page 18 E S S E X T E R R A P L A N E L U B R I C A T I O N Engine Firing order of cylinders-1-5-3-6-2-4. Tappets Adjust when engine is hot. Minimum clearances—inlet valves, .006" (.15 mm.); exhaust, .008" (.20 mm.).
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