Land Rover Series Operation Part 1 2 Rover Manual

APRIL 195016FALSE START. If the engine makes
a false start when operating the
starter button, i.e., fires and does not
continue to run, but throws the starter
pinion out of mesh, it is imperative
to wait until the pinion and flywheel
comes to rest before again pressing
the starter button; failure to observe
this precaution may jam and bend the
shaft of the starter motor. Should the
engine fail to start after two or three
attempts, ascertain why it will not start, or the battery will run down
needlessly....

APRIL 195017Throughout the instructions which follow, approximate speeds are quoted at
which the various gear-changes should be made. These are given only to
serve as a guide to owners who are unaccustomed to the Land-Rover;
naturally they can be modified considerably as experience is gained under
various operating conditions. At all times care should be taken against
racing the engine and a change-up should be made well before the
engine revolutions reach their peak.
Do not drive with the foot resting...

APRIL 195018Repeat these operations for changing from third to top gear speed of
approximately 20-25 m.p.h. (35-40 k.p.h.).
CHANGING DOWN. To change down from top to third gear, depress the
clutch pedal and ease the foot off the accelerator; move the gear lever gently
but firmly towards third gear position, when the same dwell will be felt
before third gear engages. Accelerate and let in the clutch.
When changing from third to second and from second to first gear, the
double de-clutch method should be...

APRIL 195019Low ratio is used when the
vehicle is to be operated on
heavy ground and for heavy
pulling. When low ratio is
employed the same
instructions for gear changing
should be followed except
that all the changes must be
made at much lower vehicle
speeds, i.e., First to second -
within two or three vehicle lengths of starting.
Second to third - 6 m.p.h. (10 k.p.h.).
Third to top - 10 m.p.h. (15 k.p.h.).
The neutral position mid-way between high and low is quite definite
and is used with the power...

APRIL 195020LUBRICATION
GENERAL INSTRIFCTIONS. One of the, most important factors in the
performance and durability of any vehicle is its lubrication.  This is
especially true of the Land-Rover because of the diverse conditions under
which it may be called upon to perform. We are in your hands; not being
able to stand over you and see that you put the right lubricant in the right
place at the right time, we can only lay down instructions and hope that they
will be carried out. You are earnestly advised,...

APRIL 195021quote accurate equivalent time intervals when the vehicle is employed on
field work or as a mobile power plant, owing to. the diversity of such
applications. An attempt has been made to give average intervals in terms of
operation hours and these should be followed as a general guide, but in
many cases this will largely be a matter that must be left to the good
judgement of the operator; obviously in dry dusty weather, certain
operations must be carried out much more frequently than during...

APRIL 195022Fig. 4. Upper plan view.
A – Rear axle filler.
B – Rear axle drain plug.
C – Rear axle breather.
D – Propellor shaft sleeve lubrication nipple.
E – Brake fluid reservoir.F – Petrol filler cap.
G – Petrol tank drain plug.
H – Transmission brake adjuster.
J – Transfer box filler.
K – Transfer box drain plug.
L – Main gearbox filler. 

APRIL 195023Fig. 5. Lower plan view.
M – Main gearbox dipstick.
N – Main gearbox drain plug.
P – Pedal lubricating nipples.
Q – Engine oil filter.
R – Engine drain plug.
S – Engine sump filter.
T – Radiator filler cap.
U – Coolant drain tap.V – Tracta joint level and filler plug.
W – Engine dipstick.
X – Steering box filler.
Y – Front axle filler.
Z – Front axle drain plug.AA – Propellor shaft journal lubricationnipples. 

APRIL 195024Fig. 6. Engine unit (right hand side).
A – Engine oil filler.
B – Oil level dipstick.
C – Oil drain plug.
D – Gauze Suction oil filter.
E – By-pass pressure oil filter.
F – Dynamo lubricator.G – Fan belt adjustment.
H – Cylinder block drain tap.
J – Timing inspection cover.
K – Main gearbox oil filler.
L – Gearbox oil level dipstick
M – Transfer box oil filler. 

APRIL 195025Fig. 7. Engine unit (left hand side).
N – Transfer box oil level plug.
P – Oil pressure warning switch.
Q – Ignition control.
R – Thermostat housing.
S – Power take-off control.
T – Power take-off output.
U – Transmission brake (hand brake)V – Clutch operation lever.
W – Mixture control warning light switch.
X – Main gearbox inspection cover.
Y – Main gear change lever.
Z – Transfer box change lever.
AA – Front wheel drive lock.
BB – Reverse stop adjustment.