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• Check crankcase oil level
• Check radiator water level
• Check water pump packing Visual inspection of engine

• Check water pump for leaks and end play
  
• Check carburetor and fuel lines for leaks Inspect fan for cracks
  
• Check battery water level
  
• Check tire air pressure -34 lbs.
  
• Check tires for breaks, cracks, and abnormal wear
  
• Check radiator water level
  
• Check water pump packing Visual inspection of engine

• Lubricate in accordance with 500 mile Lubrication Chart
  
• Change crankcase oil
  
• Tighten accessory mountings (windwings)
  
• Inspect radiator hoses
  
• Check fan belt adjustment (See Service Adjustments)
  
• Check wiper blade rubber
  
• Check generator charging rate, adjust as required (See Service Adjustments)
  
• Check carburetor and fuel lines for leaks

• Do all 500 mile checks
  
• Test front wheel bearings for looseness (See Service Adjustments)
  
• Oil generator bushings at each end of generator
  
• Tighten spring U-bolts, front and rear.
  
• Tighten all wheel lug nuts (64 ft. lbs torque)
  
• Test all lights (head, tail, stop, dash, dome)
  
• Inspect all cotter pins (See cotter pin list)
  
• Wipe out light switch (End of steering column)
  
• Lubricate door hinges, striker plate, dovetails
  
• Inspect entire fuel system for leaks
  
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks
  
• Check steering wheel free play (2" max, See Service Adjustments)
  
• Check specific gravity of battery, charge if needed (See service and repair, Battery)
  
• Check for tight electrical connections at all harness connections.
  
• Check for tight coil connections
  
• Check for tight connections at ammeter and terminal box
  
• Check distributor point gap (.01 6 -.018) See Service Adjustments
  
• Clean battery posts and clamps, tighten battery ground connection
  
• Clean horn commutator
  
• Drain fuel sediment bowl
  
• Check clutch pedal for free play, See Service Adjustments
  
• Check tail light lens mounting screws

• Do all 1,000 mile items
  
• Lubricate in accordance with 2,000 mile Lubrication Chart
  
• Inspect starter commutator and brushes
  
• Examine tires for wear, cracks and damage
  
• Adjust Service Brakes (See service Adjustments)
  
• Inspect front leaf spring for sagging and cracks
  
• Repack top end of shock links
  
• Tighten differential banjo bolts

• Do all 2,000 mile items
  
• Test engine compression
  
• Tighten rear wheel axle nut
  
• Rotate tires
  
• Lubricate in accordance with 5000 mile Lubrication Chart
  
• Flush cooling system
  
• Lubricate speedometer cable

• Do all 5,000 mile items
  
• Pull all brake drums
  
• Inspect brake linings, drums, and springs
  
• Polish headlight reflectors