1940 CHEVROLET TRUCK OWNER'S MANUAL

	CONTENTS

	Cover	1
	Title Page	2
	Foreword	3
	Understanding "The Door to Friendship"	5
	Chevrolet's Responsibilities	6
	Chevrolet Dealer's Responsibilities	7
	Your Responsibilities as a Chevrolet Owner	8
	Controls and Instruments	11
	Care and Maintenance	16
	Engine Oiling System	16
	Clutch	17
	Brakes	18
	Vacuum Power Brakes	20
	Two-Speed Axle	20
	Carburetor	21
	Air Cleaner	22
	Cooling System	24
	Electrical System	27
	Fan and Generator Belt Adjustment	28
	Starting Motor	28
	Sealed Beam Headlights	29
	Battery Care	32
	Tires	33
	HD Rims	34
	General Lubrication	36
	Engine Lubrication	36
	Crankcase Dilution	39
	Corrosion	41
	S.A.E. Viscosity Numbers	41
	Water Pump Lubrication	42
	Carburetor Parts Lubrication	42
	Starting Motor and Generator Lubrication	42
	Distributor Lubrication	43
	Transmission Lubrication	43
	Universal Joint	44
	Rear Axle Lubrication	45
	Rear Wheel Lubrication	49
	Spring Shackles	49
	Shock Absorbers	49
	Lubrication Points Diagram	50
	Chassis lubrication	52
	Hydraulic Brake Fluid	52
	Steering Gear Lubrication	52
	Safety Built In Your Truck	53
	General Information	55
	Data	56
	Load Capacity Chart	59

	Alphabetical Index	60
	Added: 19 November 2011