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3·49 H.P.
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3·49 H.P.
M O T O R C Y C L E S
FOREWORD.
T has always been our earnest endeavour to construct
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our Motor Cycles on such simple and straightforward
lines that the motor cyclist with little or no previous
experience can manage and look after them.
Complications in the way of design have never been
allowed to find a place in our products. This little
booklet Is intended as a guide on how to get the best
out of the 3·49 h.p. A.J.S. by becoming acquainted with
its salient features.
We have very carefully compiled the information in
the following pages and trust it will be of assistance to
the rider in keeping his machine in the best possible
condition and elucidating any little troubles which may
from time to time take place.
We particularly commend that portion of the booklet
devoted to Driving Instructions and General Care of the
Machine and to take particular note of those instructions
which are emphasised by being printed in italics.
Re Supply of this Publication.
A copy of this booklet is supplied free with every
new 3·49 h.p. A.J.S. Motor Cycle. Applications for extra
copies must be accompanied in every case by a remittance for 6d. to cover cost and postage.
A. J. STE VENS & CO. (1914) Ltd.
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Driving Instructions
Engine Lubrication
Engine Adjustments and Cleaning
Magneto
Platinum Point Adjustment
Timing
Ignition Trouble
Engine Timing
Clear Box
Gear Box Dismantling ..
Clutch Adjustment
Transmission ...
Adjustment of Chains
Care of Chains
Chain Repairs
Chain Guard ...
Carburettor
Slow Running
Setting and Driving
Easy Starting see separate instruction
Adjustment of Slides
Flooding
Petrol Consumption
Detachable Wheels
Removal of Back Wheel
Tyre Repair
Removal of Front Wheel
Adjustment of Hub Bearings
Replacing Foot Starter Spring ...
Steeling Head Adjustment
General Instructions
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Index to Illustrations.
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Plan View
Change Speed Gear Lever
A.J.S. 349 h.p. Engine
Magneto
Magneto Timing
Magneto Adjustment
Arrangement of Timing Gear
Gear Box in Position
Gear Box in Section
Clutch Parts ...
Chain Guard with Clutch Cover removed
Chain Rivet Extractor ...
Chain Repair Parts
Carburettor (see separate instructions)
Back Detachable Wheel removed
Front Wheel
Internal Expanding Brake
Replacing Footstarter Spring
Adjusting Steering Head
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General.
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Remember you have a bicycle as well as a power plant.
Frequently oil the links of spring fork. Periodically put oil in
the hubs or fill with vaseline. Oil occasionally any little moving
parts about the machine, such as brake shackles, Bowden levers,
joints of control rods, change speed lever, gear box clutch lever,
etc. An oil gun is a most useful accessory. A charge of oil can
be drawn out of the oil tank and vised for lubricating every part
of the machine.
Keep the machine clean. If mud, etc., is allowed to accumulate, it will work into bearings, especially the hubs, and cause
undue wear. Do not wash the machine down with a hose-pipe.
By so doing it is easy to get water in the petrol tonic or carburetter,
and cause trouble. Remove mud by means of a sponge and a
bucket of water.
Pack tools tightly in the tool case with cleaning cloths, and
so prevent them rattling about. Treat spare parts the same. The
pannier bags can be used for carrying spare tubes if they are
carefully and tightly packed, but it means certain destruction if
they are not.
Keep the back tyre fully inflated, but not board hard, and
see that security bolts are tight. It is not necessary to have the
front tyre inflated as hard as the back.
Do not fit all-steel studded tyres. They are positively
dangerous on granite sets or tramlines, especially if wet.
It is not necessary to carry a load of spare parts with the
machine. The only parts that may be required under ordinary
conditions are :—
One spare valve complete with spring, washer and cotter,
a good substantial tyre repair outfit, one each spring link and
half link for chains, two good sparking plugs, an inside plaster
for tyre in case of a bad cut or burst, and a good supply of
observant common-sense.
For very long journeys or an extended tour it is wise to
carry (in addition to the above) a spare front chain complete with
spring link.
Any further information required we shall only be too
happy to give if communicated with direct, but it will save unnecessary correspondence if our patrons will ascertain first, that
the information is not already given in this booklet.
"Safety F irs t" Hints.
Never drive faster than you can pull up in the distance yon
can see.
Never attempt to overtake another vehicle on a blind corner.
Always keep closely to your right side of the road when
taking a blind coiner.
If the machine will not comfortably climb a hill on high
gear it is no disgrace to change down, and besides it is faster to
do so,
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