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PART ONE--VEHICLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Paragraphs Pages
SECTION I Introduction 1-2 3-6
II Description and tabulated data 3-4 7-8
V Lubrication 19-20 30-34
VI Tools and equipment stowage on the vehicle 21-23 35-38
PART TWO--ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
X Trouble shooting 28-38 61-71
XX Brake system 96-97 149-153
REFERENCES 200
INDEX 201
PART ONE--OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I
INTRODUCTION
Paragraph Scope 1 Supersession of quartermaster manuals 2
TM 10-1175--Maintenance manual, motorcycle, solo, Harley-Davidson , 11 September 1941.
TM 10-1177--Maintenance manual, motorcycle, solo, Harley-Davidson , 11 September 1941.
TM 10-1331--Maintenance manual, motorcycle, chain drive Harley-Davidson .
TM 10-1359--Instruction folder motorcycles, solo, Harley-Davidson , 25 November 1941.
TM 10-1361--Instruction folder motorcycle, solo, Harley-Davidson , 25 November 1941.
Section II
DESCRIPTION AND TABULATED DATA
Paragraph Description 3 Data 4
Type of engine 2-cylinder, V-type L-head, air-cooled Cylinder bore 2-3/4 in. Stroke 3-13/16 in. Engine number left side engine base, below front cylinder. Wheelbase 4 ft 11-1/2 in. Length over-all 7 ft 4 in. Width over-all 3 ft 5 in. Wheel size 18 in. Tire size 4.00 x 18 in. Tire type Drop center Weight of vehicle 540 lb. Ground clearance 4 in. Kind and grade of fuel Gasoline: 72 octane or higher High gear ratio 4.59:1 Engine sprocket 31-tooth Countershaft sprocket 17-tooth Rear wheel sprocket 41-tooth
Maximum allowable speed 65 mph Miles per gallon 35 Cruising range 100 miles Fording depth 18 in.
Fuel capacity 3-3/8 U.S. gal Oil tank capacity 1-1/8 U.S. gal Transmission capacity 3/4 pt
CONTROLS AND OPERATION
Paragraph Controls 5 Engine prestarting instructions 6 Starting the engine 7 Stopping the engine 8 Operation of vehicle 9 Driving precautions 10 Stopping and parking vehicle 11 Towing vehicle to start engine 12 Running-in new engine 13
Green light is located on left side of instrument panel. When engine is running, and light is out, it indicates generator is charging.
Red light is located on right side of instrument panel. When engine is running, and light is out, it indicates engine oil is circulating.
Mount motorcycle to obtain firm grip on handle bars.
Leave side stand outward to support vehicle while operating foot starter crank with right foot.
Engine starting will be benefited by use of front wheel, hand-operated brake, to prevent vehicle from rolling or shifting during starting kicks. This is especially helpful if vehicle is parked on an incline or on soft, uneven surface.
Place gear shifter lever in "N" position .
See that gasoline shut-off valve is open .
Engage clutch .
Spark control grip must be turned inward to fully advanced position, or nearly so.
Foot starter crank may travel 1/2 way downward before starting engine. See that a full vigorous starter stroke is used. A vigorous kick, using a full swing of right leg and hip, is correct engine starting practice.
Set carburetor choke lever in full upward position.
Open throttle wide by turning right grip inward as far as it will go.
Prime cylinders by operating foot starter crank one or two strokes.
Set throttle grip to slightly open position.
Turn ignition switch on, first right position.
Start engine with vigorous strokes of foot starter crank.
When engine starts, set throttle for moderate idling speed for warming up, or until ready to set vehicle in motion. Do not race engine unnecessarily.
After engine warms up, and misfires due to an overrich mixture, gradually move choke lever downward. After engine has thoroughly warmed up, move choke lever to fully open position.
Lift choke lever to first upward position from normal .
Set throttle grip to fully closed position.
Operate foot starter crank one or two strokes.
Set throttle grip to between 1/4 and 1/3 open position.
Turn ignition switch on.
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