Continental L-Head Overhaul Manual - Igor Chudov

CONTINENTAL L-HEAD ENGINE MANUAL
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Good operation and a planned maintenance program as outlined in this
manual are of vital importance in obtaining maximum engine performance, and long
engine life. The instructions on the following pages have been written with this
in mind, to give the operator a better understanding of the various problems which
may arise, and the manner in which these problems can best be solved or avoided.
Procedure in the Preventive Maintenance Section must be set up and
followed by the owner and operator to obtain dependable service and long life from
the engine. Owners and operators are expected to perform these maintenance
procedures as outlined under the daily schedule as well as 50-hr., 250-hr.,
and 5OO-hr. periods WHILE IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS WELL AS
DURING THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
Warranty service does not include tune-up of the engine such as replacing
spark plugs, distributor points, tappet settings, ignition timing, ignition wiring,
air cleaner service and lubrication and filter maintenance.
The operator is cautioned against the use of any parts, other than Genuine
Wisconsin Motors, LLC Continental Parts for replacement or repair. These
parts have been engineered and tested for their particular job, and the use of any
other parts may result in unsatisfactory performance and short engine life.
Likewise, Wisconsin Motors, LLC Continental distributors and dealers, because
of their close factory relations, can render the best and most efficient service.
THE LIFE OF YOUR ENGINE DEPENDS
ON THE CARE IT RECEIVES.
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