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

 

 

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