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Cleanup of the second edition of the Owner's Handbook issued with every new motorcycle by Velocette. This issue is dated July 1956.

Rather than slavishly follow the page layout, I've set the articles out in major subject areas. However, where cross-references exist in the text - the index being a major example - I've retained the original numbers so that referring to a 'real' manual is straightforward (I hope). I've tried to ensure that references are hyper-linked to the relevant parts of the articles.

Title
Driving Instructions
Running In A New Engine
General Driving Hints
Road Safety
Free Service Scheme
Periodical Maintenance
Lubrication - General
Lubrication - Recommended Grades
Lubrication Of Engine
Gearbox Lubrication

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Manual Sections

  • Foreword
  • Handbook Index
  • Instruments
  • The Controls
  • Driving Instructions
  • Running In A New Engine
  • General Driving Hints
  • Road Safety
  • Free Service Scheme
  • Periodical Maintenance
  • Lubrication - General
  • Lubrication - Recommended Grades
  • Lubrication Of Engine
  • Taking Delivery
  • Gearbox Lubrication
  • Grease Gun Lubrication
  • Lubrication Of Hub Bearings
  • Oil Can Lubrication
  • Cleaning The Machine
  • Adjustment Of Steering Head Bearings
  • Adjustment Of Brakes
  • Adjustment Of Dynamo Belt
  • Decarbonising And Grinding In Of Valves
  • Adjustment Of Clutch
  • Care Of The Tyres
  • Wheel Removal And Refitting
  • Chains
  • The Carburetter
  • The Twist Grip
  • The Sparking Plug
  • Magneto And Automatic Timing Unit
  • The Front Fork
  • Electrical Equipment
  • The Rear Suspension
  • Tracing Troubles
  • In Conclusion
  • Legal Formalities To Be Observed
  • Useful Data
  • The Tank Caps
  • Fuel Taps
  • Fuel

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