1928 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center

Contents
Part I—Operation
CHAPTER I—Controls and Instruments
Locks—Ignition switch lock—Gasoline gauge—Temperature indicator—Throttle
control—Spark control lever—Carburetor enriching control—Carburetor heat control—Starter
pedal—Oil pressure gauge—Clutch pedal—Transmission control—
Brakes—Speedometer—Ammeter—Lighting switch.
CHAPTER II—Driving
Driving speed when car is new—Danger of running engine in closed garage—High
compression cylinder heads—Coasting—General driving suggestions—Don'ts for
general operation.
CHAPTER III—Equipment
Driver's seat—Windshield—Cowl ventilators—Windshield cleaner—Rear vision
mirror—Cigar lighter and inspection lamp—Clock—TOP AND SIDE CURTAIN'S—
Top—Side curtains on open cars—Curtain fasteners—TOOLS—TIRES—Tire valve caps
—Inflation pressure—Tire air compressor—Tire holder—Wire wheel carrier—Disc
wheel carrier—Lock for spare tires on fenders—Use of jack in changing tires—Changing
tires—Truing up rim.
CHAPTER IV—Cold Weather Operation
PREPARING FOR COLD WEATHER—Anti-freezing solutions—Capacity of cooling
system—Effect of alcohol on finish—Winter lubrication—Storage battery—
Gasoline system—STARTING THE ENGINE—Carburetor enriching button—
Priming the carburetor—Position of throttle hand lever—Position of spark control
lever—Use of starter—Use of accelerator before engine is warm.
Part II—Lubrication and Care
CHAPTER I—Systematic Lubrication
Necessity for lubrication—Lubrication schedule—LUBRICANTS—Engine oil—
Chassis iubricant—-Wheel bearing and cup grease—Fiber grease—Spring lubricant.
CHAPTER II—Engine Lubrication
Oil circulating system—Oil level—Oil pressure—Crankcase ventilating system—Oil
filter—Replacing engine oil—Generator oil cups—Timer-Distributor oil cup—Fan—
Water pump.
CHAPTER III—General Lubrication
Grease gun connections—Clutch thrust bearing—Transmission—Rear axle—Wheels
—Front brake trunnions—Steering gear—Speedometer flexible drive shaft—Springs
—Flushing cooling system—-Door hardware.
CHAPTER IV—Care of Body
Care of finish when new—Washing varnished cars—Washing Duco—Care of the
top -Cleaning windows—Cleaning upholstery.
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