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 OIL TANK Drain, clean feed filter, and re-fill to within 1-in from top of tank (i.e., 2-ins. from top face of Filler neck) after every 2,000 miles running. On new or reconditioned engines this must be done after the first 500 miles and at 2,000 miles. At the same time clean Suction filter. Remove crank case drain plug, drain, and re-fit
GEARBOX  Every 5,000 miles drain completely. Remove level plug, re-fill with oil. When surplus oil is drained out re-fit level plug. On new or reconditioned gearboxes this must be done after the first 1,000 miles.
CLUTCH   Check adjustment for free movement. See page 51 if adjustment is needed.
WHEEL BEARINGS  These are packed with high-melting point grease during manufacture. Dismantle bearings and re-pack with grease every 10,000 miles.
SPEEDOMETER REDUCTION GEARBOX   Grease every 1,000 miles. (Do not over-lubricate as excess grease may get on to the brake linings and reduce the efficiency of the brake).
BRAKE CAM BEARINGS Grease every 1,000 miles. (Do not over-lubricate as excess grease may get on to the brake linings and reduce the efficiency of the brake). Oil felt washers behind cam levers
STEERING COLUMN  Grease every 2,000 miles.

Every 3,000 miles the following should receive attention :-

  • Test tension of front and rear driving chains, re-adjust if required

 

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  • Velocette Documents
    • GTP Manuals
      • F40/5R GTP Instruction Book 1951
    • KSS, KTS Manuals
      • F236/4R Mk. II OHC Instruction Book 1950
      • F42/3R OHC Models 1925-1931 Instruction Book
    • MAC Manuals
      • F469/4R MAC Service Guide 1965
      • F466/2R MAC Owner's Handbook 1955
      • F50/7R MAC Rigid Frame Service Manual 1955
      • F50/4R Supplement
    • MOV and MAC
      • F131-3R Instruction Book 1937
    • MSS Manuals
      • F477 Owners Handbook 1954
    • Venom, Viper, MSS
      • F485/1R Owner's Handbook 1956
      • F484/9R Service Guide 1967
      • F484/11R Service Guide 1971
    • Valiant Manuals
      • F62-1R Service Manual