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A.J.S. 16MS Instruction Book

Manual is about: 350/500 c.c. single cylinder motorcycle

Summary of 16MS

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    Instruction book a • j • s 1956 single cylinder models 500 c.C. 18s 350 c.C. 16ms issued by: a.J.S. Motor cycles • london s.E.18 proprietors : associated motor cycles ltd. Www.Ajs-matchless.Info.

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    Instruction book price two shillings and sixpence factories: burrage grove and maxey road plumstead, s.E.18 telephone: ) s e n i l 7 ( 3 2 2 1 woolwich telegrams: "icanhopit, wol-london" cables: "icanhopit, london" codes: a.B.C. 5th and 6th edition; bentley's; and private codes registered offices: p...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Carburetter controls data driving electrical equipment engine forks and frame free service guarantee index information lubrication maintenance repairs and service spare parts tools and special equipment transmission wheels and brakes 36 9 6 10 69 24 49 84 88 89 78 14 22 81 85 86 39 59 page contents ...

  • Page 5: Illustrations

    A.V.C. Unit battery brake adjustment, front brake adjustment, rear brake anchorage, rear brake pedal adjustment brake shoe adjustment carburetter clutch controls dynamo removal engine lubrication flywheels fork exploded view fork damper details front chain adjustment gearbox gear lever positions hea...

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    Single cylinder models 350 c.C. Model 16ms 500 c.C. Model 18s 4 www.Ajs-matchless.Info.

  • Page 7: Safety  On  The  Road

    He modern motor cycle unquestionably provides one of the most healthy, economical and pleasant means of transport. In addition by reason of its superb braking, high power to weight ratio and ease of control it is, if used with due care, one of the safest vehicles on the road. It is our sincere desir...

  • Page 8: Data

    Data capacities location engine … engine' … gear box … … … … … … front fork (each side) rear leg (each leg) … … … … … rear wheel fork hinge bearing … … … … … … fuel tank (all except competition) fuel tank (competition) … oil tank (to top level mark) … … 350 500 … … … … … … … c.C. C.C. … … … … … … … ...

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    Engine sprocket size 15 teeth 16 teeth 17 teeth (a) 18 teeth 19 teeth 20 teeth (b) 21 teeth first gear 18·55 to 1 17·32 to 1 16·32 to 1 15·44 to 1 14·55 to 1 13·91 to 1 13·25 to 1 second gear 11·90 to 1 11·15 to 1 10·47 to 1 9·90 to 1 9·33 to 1 8·91 to 1 8·50 to 1 third gear 9·15 to 1 8·58 to 1 8·05...

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    Wheels (bearing end play) 002 in. (just a perceptible rim rock). 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 throttle twist grip air control exhaust valve lifter lever clutch lever front brake lever rear brake pedal gear change lever kick-starter pedal lamp control switch ammeter...

  • Page 11: Controls

    Controls (1) throttle twist grip. On right handlebar. Twist inwards to open. When fully closed engine should just idle when hot. (2) air. Small lever on right handlebar. Pull inwards to increase air supply to carburetter. Once set, when engine has warmed up, requires no alteration for different road...

  • Page 12: Driving

    Driving although various quality fuels are again available owners are advised to use only the best. The small economy that might be considered to accrue by using the cheaper grades is more than offset by the advantages obtained by using only number one grades. Fuel fuel supply two fuel feed taps are...

  • Page 13: Stopping  The  Engine

    Illustration 2 showing the gear indi- cator drum which upon assembly is set to record the various gears and neutral position, as the respective figure or letter n registers with index mark on the gear box shell. Upon re-asembly, after dismantling for any pur- pose, the index disc should be correctly...

  • Page 14: Stopping  The  Machine

    Important never drive away at high speed when starting a run with a cold engine. Give the oil a chance to warm up and thin out, particularly when the machine is cold. Until the oil reaches its normal running temperature the circulation is restricted. Seizures can be avoided by taking this simple ess...

  • Page 15: Notes  On  Driving

    If, at first, the lowest gear will not engage, release the clutch lever and after a second or two, make another attempt. This condition may exist in a new machine, but it tends to disappear after a little use. Always endeavour to make the movements of hand (on the clutch) and foot (on the gear pedal...

  • Page 16: Lubrication

    Lubrication lubricants to use efficient lubrication is of vital importance and it is false economy to use cheap oils and greases. We recommend the following lubricants to use in machines of our make. For engine lubrication hot above 50° f sae 50 mobiloil d castrol grand prix energol sae 50 essolube ...

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    Engine lubrication system this is by dry sump system. Oil feeds, by gravity, from the oil tank to the pump in the crankcase. The pump forces oil to various parts, which then drains to the bottom of crankcase sump. The pump then returns oil to the tank. This process is continuous while the engine is ...

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    Illustration 3 engine oil circulation the oil tank and filter the level of oil in the supply tank should never be allowed to fall below the low level mark and, upon replenishment, should not be higher than the top level mark other- wise, when starting the engine, the bulk of oil in the crankcase sum...

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    Checking oil circulation provision is made to observe the oil in circulation and it is advisable to do this before each run. If the filler cap on the oil tank is removed the end of the oil return pipe will be noticed below the level of the filler cap orifice and the returning oil can be seen running...

  • Page 20: Gear  Box  Lubrication

    To remove the magnetic filter (located in the crankcase) incorporated with the crankcase drain plug is a powerful magnetic filter. To remove the filter merely unscrew the plug. As the metal particles will adhere very strongly to the magnet they must be forcibly removed by wiping the magnet with a gr...

  • Page 21: Chain  Lubrication

    Chain lubrication front driving chain and dynamo chain run in oil bath. (front chaincase.) use engine oil. Maintain level to height of the inspection cap opening. Oil in front chaincase also lubricates the engine shock absorber. Transmission harshness generally indicates level of oil in chaincase is...

  • Page 22: Speedometer  Lubrication

    Brake rod joint lubrication a few drops of engine oil on each brake rod yoke end pin and on the threaded portion of brake rod. (one pin on yoke each end of brake rod and on bottom of front brake cable.) brake pedal lubrication grease nipple in heel of foot brake pedal. Speedometer lubrication one gr...

  • Page 23: Lubrication  Chart

    Lubrication chart the figures in diamond frames refer to parts located on the left hand side of the machine and those in circles refer to parts located on the right hand side. Illustration 6 engine o i l locations main oil tank . Front chaincase. Control lever moving parts. Brake rod joints. Centre ...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Maintenance periodical maintenance regular maintenance, attention to lubrication, and certain adjustments must be made to ensure unfailing reliability and satisfactory service. This necessary attention is detailed below, and owners are strongly recommended to follow carefully these suggestions and t...

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    Every 1,000 miles oil tank drain at first 1,000 miles and re-fill with new oil. (16.) rear chain in wet weather, remove and soak in molten grease. Gear box add 2 fluid ounces of specified oil. (18.) hubs inject small amount of grease. (14 & 23.) expanders inject small amount of grease. (3 & 10.) ste...

  • Page 26: Engine  Service

    Engine service access for almost all service work to the upper parts of the engine, it is necessary, in order to obtain accessibility, first, to remove the petrol tank. The two petrol taps facilitate this operation by removing the need to first drain the tank of petrol. Details and order of assembly...

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    To remove the petrol tank close both petrol taps and remove the cap nut securing each petrol pipe banjo con- nector. Use two spanners, one to hold the tap and the other to unscrew the cap nut. Beware losing the fibre washers (4 in ail) fitted one each side of each banjo connection. Cut the wires int...

  • Page 28: Decarbonisation

    Decarbonisation instead of the usual stipulated mileage interval between periods of decarbonisation, it is recommended that this is undertaken only when the need for same becomes apparent because of excessive pinking, loss of power or generally reduced performance. When undertaken, unless it is thou...

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    Illustration 8 application of valve spring compressor 1 2 3 4 collet, for valve. Collar, for valve spring. Collar, for valve spring. Bolt through tools and coils of valve spring. 5 6 7 valve spring compressor tool. Oil passage from rocker box to inlet valve guide. Screw with lock nut adjusting oil f...

  • Page 30: Valve  Grinding

    Removing carbon deposit do not use a sharp implement for removing carbon deposit from the interior of the cylinder head and the piston crown. A blunt piece of soft brass will be found quite suitable and the use of such will obviate the risk of making deep scratches. Care is necessary to avoid damagi...

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    The grinding is accomplished by smearing a thin layer of fine grinding paste (obtainable ready for use at any garage) on the valve face and then, after inserting the valve in the head, partially revolve, forwards and backwards, while applying light finger pressure to the head, raising the valve off ...

  • Page 32: Cam  Contour

    Remove one gudgeon pin circlip. It is immaterial which circlip is removed. Use special pliers included in tool kit. Gudgeon pin by pushing, it out of piston. Take away piston. Note—the gudgeon pin is an easy sliding fit in both piston and connecting rod small- end bush. Rings may be removed from a p...

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    Valve timing, standard models taken w i t h valve ·001" off its seat inlet valve timing inlet valve opens 36° before top dead centre—350 c.C. Models. Inlet valve opens 18° before top dead centre—500 c.C. Models. Inlet valve closes 51° after bottom dead centre—350 c.C. Models. Inlet valve closes 69° ...

  • Page 34: Tappet  Adjustment

    Tappet adjustment the top ends of the two long push rods have screwed extensions. These are locked in position by nuts, thereby providing tappet adjustment. The correct tappet clearances, on all models, with valves closed and engine warm (not hot) is nil. This means the push rods should be free enou...

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    To re-time the ignition the normal advance is 39° (½"). Have available a stout screwdriver, or an old type tyre lever with turned up end, also a small rod or stout wheel spoke 5½" long. Before setting the ignition firing point it is essential the magneto contact breaker points are correctly adjusted...

  • Page 36: Removing  Sparking  Plug

    To remove and replace the oil pump plunger if a n d w h e n necessary only remove lower end of rocker box oil feed pipe by unscrewing union nut. Both oil pump end caps. Oil pump plunger guide screw with pin. (see illustration 12.) oil pump plunger, by pushing at front and extracting from rear end of...

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    Illustration 12 the rotating oil pump plunger is here shown in situ, together with the guide screw which registers in the plunger profiled groove, thereby providing the recipro- cating movement 1 2 3 4 5 dowel peg, locating timing gear cover. Timing side flywheel axle w i t h integral gear for drivi...

  • Page 38: Carburetter  Service

    Carburetter service the information given in this section includes all that will normally be required by the average rider. For further details, particularly those connected with racing and the use of special fuels, we refer the enquirer to the manufacturers of the carburetter, amal ltd., holford ro...

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    Illustration 13 carburetter details in assembly order 37 www.Ajs-matchless.Info.

  • Page 40: Twist  Grip  Adjustment

    Twist grip adjustment a screw is provided in one of the halves of the twist grip body to regulate the spring tension on the grip rotating sleeve. This screw, which is locked by a nut, must be screwed into the body to increase the tension. The most desirable state of adjustment is that when the grip ...

  • Page 41: Transmission  Service

    Transmission service the gear box the gear box provides four speeds and has a positive foot change, operated by the right foot and a kick-starter. It is retained to the frame by being clamped between the two engine rear plates by two bolts. The bottom fixing bolt acts as a pivot. The top fixing bolt...

  • Page 42: Actuating  Mechanism

    The trip mechanism referred to allows the foot change lever to return to its normal position, upon foot pressure being released, in readiness for the next change of gear. Downward direction of movement causes engagement of higher gears and upward movement with the toes causes a lower gear to become ...

  • Page 43: To  Re-Assemble

    To re-assemble if gears have been disturbed insert them in their proper order with slider shafts in correct location and apply end plate with paper joint gasket in position. Re-fit the three cheese head screws and firmly tighten down with a stout screwdriver- then insert conical ended plunger and sp...

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    To re-fit the front chaincase and clutch fit back half of front chaincase by : place on face of crankcase boss and back face of chaincase some liquid jointing compound, " wellseal " recommended. Ensure the spacer is in position on the centre fixing bolt. This is located between the engine plate and ...

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    Fit the front chain and lock the clutch centre nut by replace the front driving chain. Ensure the spring connecting link is fitted so that the closed end of the spring clip faces the direction of rotation. Engage top gear, apply the rear brake and then fully tighten the nut that retains the clutch c...

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    Clutch spring adjustment if clutch slip occurs the most probable cause is either incorrect cable adjustment or absence of free movement of the internal clutch lever. If both are found to be correct the clutch spring adjusting nuts may require adjustment. To obtain access to clutch spring adjusting n...

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    Clutch operating mechanism adjustment correct adjustment of the clutch operating mechanism is of the utmost importance and the following instructions must be carefully observed. In order to understand the method of clutch withdrawal a study of illustrations 14 and 15 should be made. See also paragra...

  • Page 48: Front  Chain  Adjustment

    Front chain adjustment refer to illustration 16 remove engine plate cover. Slacken the nut of bolt (5). Slacken the nut (3). Screw bolt (1) in to the crosshead (2) to take up slack in the chain. Pull on the rear chain to move the gearbox, and tighten the front chain. Remove inspection cap from chain...

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    Notes on rear chain adjustment before tightening the rear chain always first check front chain adjustment and if attention is necessary adjust the front chain first. This is because adjustment of the front chain disturbs that of the rear chain. Therefore, after making adjustment to the tension of th...

  • Page 50: Engine  Shock  Absorber

    Magneto chain adjustment the magneto platform hinges on one of its fixing bolts. This provides sufficient move- ment for adjustment to the magneto driving chain. Tighten magneto chain by : remove magneto chain case cover. Slacken nut on rear bolt supporting magneto platform. Insert a screwdriver und...

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    Fork & frame service steering head adjustment the steering head frame races are of the floating self-aligning type and have spherical seats. Therefore they do not fit tightly in the head lug. Occasionally test the steering head for correct adjustment by exerting pressure upwards from the extreme end...

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    Illustration 17 introduced in early 1941, for use under strenuous war conditions by all the allied armies. It remains unaltered, except in detail, to this day, and copied practically universally. The hydraulic dampers operate in tubular members located inside the main tubes. As will be seen the alum...

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    Has no other source of escape but past this sleeve and the adjacent small metered bleed hole. This intentionally restricted passage causes a considerable damper effect to the recoil action. It will thus be gathered that on the shock movement of the fork, slight damper action occurs, with a greatly i...

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    Illustration 18 exploded view of teledraulic forks 52 www.Ajs-matchless.Info.

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    1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. Washer, leather, for fork spring top seating. Buffer, rubber, for fork inner tube spring, main, for front fork. Buffer, rubber, for fork inner tube. Buffer, ...

  • Page 56: (Dealers' Service Only)

    Remove the handlebar half clip and lay the handlebars, complete with controls, upon a pad on top of the petrol tank. Detach the front brake cable from the forks. (first remove the slotted yoke end and then completely unscrew the cable adjuster.) remove the rubber grommetts and top bolts at the top o...

  • Page 57: Rear  Suspension

    Rear suspension the rear wheel is mounted in a fork that is hinged just behind the gear box. The hinge has robust plain bearings lubricated from a reservoir of 1½ fluid ounces (42.6 c.C.) of heavy gear oil which is sufficient to last almost indefinitely. Provision is, however, made for replenishment...

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    Illustration 20 "ghost" view of " t e l e d r a u l i c " leg 56 www.Ajs-matchless.Info.

  • Page 59: Prop  Stand

    To check oil content of " teledraulic " leg and top-up : dealing with one leg at a time, remove top securing bolt, taking care to observe the location of the spacing washers on it. Remove bottom securing bolt and take away the leg. Using a suitable clamp encircling the outer tube adjacent to the bot...

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    To remove the oil tank remove the twinseat remove the frame shield. It is held in position by two large knurled and slotted screws. Remove the oil tank drain plug and empty the tank. Disconnect the oil feed and return pipes from the bottom of the tank by sliding the rubber connectors down the pipes....

  • Page 61: Wheels  And  Brakes

    Wheels and brakes to remove front wheel place machine on centre stand. Remove the split pin, and pin, retaining yoke end of front brake cable to the brake expander lever. Remove bolt retaining brake anchor stay to brake cover plate. Slacken the nut on the left-hand end of front wheel spindle. Remove...

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    Rear wheel removal, trials model place machine on the centre stand. Disconnect: speedometer drive; chain; rear brake rod. Remove wheel spindle nut (21), washer (20), and distance piece (19). Gently tap out the spindle. Distance piece (18) will fall as spindle is withdrawn. Remove the wheel from the ...

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    Illustration 22 1 brake anchorage boss. 2 spacer. Rear w h e e l brake anchorage 3 fixing bolt. 4 washer. Wheel bearings and adjustment the wheel bearings are of taper roller type. See illustrations. The outer cups for the rollers are pressed into the hub shell. They have a fixed location one side a...

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    To dismantle front wheel bearings remove wheel from machine. Remove nut securing brake cover plate, withdraw cover plate with brake shoes, etc. Then remove brake cover positioning nut and washer. Then turn to the right-hand side of wheel, remove adjusting ring lock nut and lift off cover disc. Then ...

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    To dismantle rear wheel bearings with wheel still in situ first of all slacken the nut (16), securing the speedometer drive gear box. Then remove the wheel from cycle when the above nut should be removed and the speedometer gear box withdrawn. (if wheel is of non-detachable type remove the brake cov...

  • Page 66: Front  Brake  Adjustment

    Reassembly is carried out in exactly reverse order, care being necessary after pressing in the brake side bearing ring sufficiently far to permit fitting the circlip, to then force the ring back until seal cup (5) is tightly in contact with the retaining circlip before proceeding with further assemb...

  • Page 67: Rear  Brake  Adjustment

    Rear brake adjustment major adjustment of the rear brake shoes is made on the brake thrust pins, by fitting packing washers under the pins, as already described. Minor adjustment of the rear brake shoes is made by altering the position, on the brake rod, of the knurled adjusting nut. Screw the nut f...

  • Page 68: Brake  Shoes

    Brake shoes the front and rear brake shoes, springs and expanders are interchangeable. The two shoes in each brake are not identical, they are " handed." one end of each shoe bears on a fulcrum fixed in the brake cover plate. The other end accommodates a detachable thrust pin. By inserting washers u...

  • Page 69: Rims  And  Spokes

    When a brake cover plate has been disturbed, it is advisable, upon re-assembly, to centralise the shoes in the brake drum to ensure equal pressure to each. In the case of the front wheel this is best done before re-fitting the wheel to the machine, but in the case of the rear wheel it is best done a...

  • Page 70: Tyre  Removal

    Tyre removal it is not essential to remove a wheel from the machine to repair a puncture but it will usually be found desirable and more convenient to do so. Take off outer cover and remove inner tube by : remove cap from tyre valve. Remove nut from tyre valve. Remove the " inside " from tyre valve....

  • Page 71: Electrical  Service

    Electrical service ignition a lucas magneto type sr-1 with automatic advance and retard is fitted to all touring models. A lucas racing magneto is fitted to all competition models. On the sr-1 magneto fitted to all touring models, the contact breaker is exposed by removing the moulded end cover secu...

  • Page 72: Sparking  Plug

    Sparking plug the k.L.G. Type fe80 " corundite " plug is fitted to all models. It has a thread of 14 mm. And the reach is ¾". The point gap is ·020 to ·022". Check the point gaps every time the engine is decarbonised and, if necessary, re-set the points. See that the plug is fitted with its external...

  • Page 73: Dynamo

    Dynamo a lucas type e3-n dynamo is fitted. It is anti-clockwise in rotation. The cutting in speed is 1250-1500 r.P.M. At 7 volts and at 1,850 to 2,200 revolutions per minute it gives an output of 5 amps at 7 volts. The replacement part number is 20028a. The negative brush is insulated and the positi...

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    To remove the dynamo remove the left side foot rest arm. Place a tray under primary chaincase to catch the oil. Remove chaincase band binding screw and remove metal band and also endless rubber band. Remove nut and washer in centre of chaincase when outer half can be taken away. Remove spring circli...

  • Page 75: Battery  Removal

    Normally, during day-time running, when the battery is in good condition, the dynamo gives only a trickle charge, so that the ammeter reading will seldom exceed 1 to 2 amperes, i.E. Half to one division on scale. The cut-out is an automatic switch which is connected between the dynamo and the batter...

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    The specific gravity of the electrolyte indicates the state of charge of the battery. With a fully charged battery the specific gravity of the electrolyte should be 1·280 to 1·300. Check the gravity by means of a hydrometer, and if it is below 1·150 the battery should be charged as soon as possible ...

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    To remove headlamp rim and light unit slacken the screw on the top of the lamp body at the front, pull the rim outward from the top and, as the front comes away, lower slightly to disengage the bottom tag from the lamp shell. Twist the back cap in an anti-clockwise direction and pull it off, the bul...

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    Rear lamp a lucas rear lamp is fitted. The body, with bulb holder, is secured to the rear number plate. Details of lamp bulbs are given in " data." horn the horn push switch, situated on the left handlebar. Fuses there are no detachable fuses in lucas motor cycle electrical equipment. Snap wire conn...

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    Illustration 35 wiring diagram 77 www.Ajs-matchless.Info.

  • Page 80: Useful  Information

    Useful information in the following five paragraphs are particulars of failures and troubles that can occur, together with the probable reasons. These troubles are arranged in the order of their probability. Tracing troubles engine fails to start, or is difficult to start, may be due to : water on h...

  • Page 81: Steering  Unsatisfactory

    Engine overheats may be due to : lack of proper lubrication. (quality or quantity of oil.) faulty sparking plug. Air control to carburetter out of order. Punctured carburetter float. Engine carbonised. Weak valve springs. Pitted valve seats. Worn piston rings. Ignition setting incorrect. Choked sile...

  • Page 82: Abnormal  Tyre  Wear

    Abnormal tyre wear abnormal tyre wear may be due to : incorrect tyre pressure. Wheels not in alignment. Harsh driving methods. (misuse of acceleration and braking.) cleaning the machine do not attempt to rub, or brush, mud off the enamelled surfaces because this will soon destroy the sheen of the en...

  • Page 83: Repairs

    Repairs the instructions regarding repairs should be clear and definite, otherwise the cost may be greater than that expected. We shall be pleased to give estimates for repairs if parts are sent to us for that purpose. If the estimate is accepted, no charge is made for the preliminary examination, b...

  • Page 84: Service

    Service the service and repair department is situated in burrage grove, plumstead, london, s.E.18, and is open on mondays to fridays from 8.30 a.M. To 12.55 p.M—2.0 p.M. To 5.30 p.M. It is closed on saturdays, sundays and national holidays. It exists for the purposes of : (a) giving technical assist...

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    The machine and the law every motor cycle used on the public roads must be registered and carry the registration numbers and licence disc allotted to it. The dealer, from whom the machine is bought, will, generally, attend to all matters legally essential before it is used on the public roads. To re...

  • Page 86: Free  Service  Scheme

    The inspection a n d service consists of : (a) check, and, if necessary, adjust : (1) rocker clearances. (6) wheel bearings. (2) contact breaker points. (7) brakes. (3) sparking plug. (8) forks, legs, and steering head. (4) clutch. (9) alignment of wheels. (5) chains. (10) tyre pressures. (b) tighte...

  • Page 87: Spares  Stockists

    Spares stockists for the convenience of owners spares stockists are appointed for most districts. To prevent delay and save the delivery surcharge, customers are recommended always to apply to their nearest spares stockist. Correspondence and spares orders always quote the complete engine number, in...

  • Page 88: Optional  Equipment

    Tools and special equipment 1 017253 1 017114 2 017007 1 017248 1 011188 1 017256 1 017246 1 017249 1 017252 1 017254 1 018178 2 017052 1 017053 1 021889 1 015023 1 017257 1 018055 1 018667 8 000174 1 015213 tool bag. Tyre inflator. Tyre lever. Pliers. Gudgeon pin circlip pliers. Screwdriver. Grease...

  • Page 89: Tool  Kit

    Tool kit illustration 37 87 www.Ajs-matchless.Info.

  • Page 90: Guarantee

    Guarantee we give the following guarantee with our motorcycles, motorcycle combinations and sidecars, which is given in place of any implied conditions, warranties or liabilities whatsoever, statutory or otherwise, all such implied conditions, warranties and liabilities being in all cases excluded* ...

  • Page 91: Index

    Air filter a.V.C. Badge battery brake controls, lubrication brake cover plate, front brake drums brake, front brake, pedal brake, rear brake shoes brake shoe adjustment carbon deposit, removal carburetter adjustment carburetter, function carburetter, tuning centre stand chain adjustment chain lubric...

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    Law, the lighting lubricants lubrication chart magneto adjustment magneto chain magneto cleaning oil consumption excessive oil circulation oil filter oil filter, cleaning oil tank oil tank removal optional equipment periodic maintenance petrol consumption excessive petrol tank removal, replacement p...

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