Land Rover Series Operation Part 1 2 Rover Manual

APRIL 195026Do not fill beyond the H mark, otherwise you may experience trouble with
sooted plugs and the engine may require more frequent decarbonisation than
is really necessary.
The engine oil-level should be checked daily in this way and topped up as
found necessary.
The oil pressure warning light on the instrument panel will glow when, for
any reason, the oil pressure drops below 10 to 12 lb. per sq. in. (0,7 to 0,8
Kg.). It will, therefore, light up when the engine is stationary and will go out...

APRIL 195027The filter can be detached without removing the sump by unscrewing the
large brass plug on the right-hand side of the sump (Fig.6).
EXTERNAL OIL FILTER.
In addition to the coarse gauze suction filter in the sump, the oil is cleaned
by means of an AC. type ZS1 pressure filter mounted externally on the
engine. This filter continually cleans a proportion of the oil drawn from the
front end of the bearing gallery pipe, the return being direct to the sump by
external pipeline (Fig. 7).
It should...

APRIL 195028MAIN GEARB0X LUBRICATION.
Under extreme winter conditions, the oil should be changed on receipt of
the vehicle to the appropriate grade.
Every 1,000 miles (1.500Km.) or 30 hours, the main gearbox oil level
should be checked and replenished as necessary. The dip-stick and filler cap
on top of the gearbox are accessible through the cover plate on the gearbox
cover in front of the seat-box; the level should be kept up to the “H” mark
on the stick (Fig. 7).
The oil should be drained off after the...

APRIL 195029Fig. 8  Rear axle.
A – Oil filler/level plug.C – Brake bleed nipple.
B – Breather.D – Oil drain plug.
FRONT AND REAR AXLE LUBRICATION.
Under extreme winter conditions, the oil should be changed on receipt of
the vehicle to the appropriate grade.
While it is necessary to make sure that the axles receive sufficient
lubrication, it is important to avoid an excess of oil. This is especially so in
the case of the rear axle, where the oil may reach the brake shoes and cause
a serious loss in...

APRIL 195030Fig. 9.  Front axle (front view).Fig. 10.  Front axle (rear view).
A – Axle filler/level plug.
B – Breather.
C – Brake bleed nipple.D – Oil drain plug.
E – Axle secondary filler/level plug.
F – Tracta joint filler/level plug.
correct grade, using a syringe or oil-gun, until it reaches the bottom of the
filler hole. Replace the plug securely. The total capacity of each unit is
approximately 1 pint (0,5 litre).
STEERING LUBRICATION. The only component in the steering system
requiring any...

APRIL 195031SUMMARY OF POINTS REQUIRING REGULAR ATTENTION
Use only the recommended lubricants listed on the two following pages.
These maintenance items are listed for the main part on a mileage basis, but
it will be appreciated that in many cases the necessity for attention is also
related to running hours, especially where the vehicle is used largely for
driving stationary equipment or slow-speed agricultural work.
Throughout the summary, page references are given on which the item
concerned is dealt...

APRIL 195032RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS – I
VACUUMWAKEFIELDESSOComponents and Conditions
AgriculturalCarAgriculturalCarAgriculturalCarClassificationExtreme Winter (below 10° F.)-Mobiloil Arctic
SpecialAgricastrol ZCastrol ZEssolube 10Essolube 10S.A.E. 10WWinter (10° F. to 32 ° F.)Tractor Oil 620Mobiloil ArcticAgricastrol LTCastroliteEssolube 20Essolube 20S.A.E. 20WSummer (32° F. to 90° F.)Tractor Oil 630Mobiloil AAgricastrol MediumCastrol XLEssolube 30Essolube 30S.A.E. 30ENGINE
AIR CLEANER
AND
GOVERNOR...

APRIL 195033RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS – II
PRICE’SSHELLComponents and Conditions
AgriculturalCarAgriculturalCarClassificationExtreme Winter (below 10° F.)Olympia 10Energol S.A.E. 10-X.100-S.A.E. 10 or
Silver ShellS.A.E. 10WWinter (10° F. to 32 ° F.)Olympia FEnergol S.A.E. 20Tractor Oil 20X.100-S.A.E. 20 or
Single ShellS.A.E. 20WSummer (32° F. to 90° F.)Olympia MEnergol S.A.E. 30Tractor Oil 20X.100-S.A.E.30 or
Double ShellS.A.E. 30ENGINE
AIR CLEANER
AND
GOVERNOR
Tropical (above 90° F.)Olympia YEnergol S.A.E....

APRIL 1950345. STEERING BOX. Remove the filler plug and top up with oil as
required (Page 30).
6. PROPELLER SHAFTS. Lubricate the nipples on the sliding joints
(Page 28).
7. BRAKES. Adjust as necessary. (Pages 53-55).
AT FIRST 1,500 MILES (2.500 Km.):
1. Your dealer will carry out the second service cheek-over as detailed on
the Free Service Card supplied with the vehicle.
EVERY 3,000 MILES (5.000 Km.):
1. ENGINE. Drain the sump, clean the gauze intake and refill with fresh
oil. (Page 26).
Clean and...

APRIL 195035EVERY 9,000 MILES (15.000 Km.).
1. ENGINE. Replace the AC. external oil filter. (Page 27).
EVERY 18,000 MILES (30.000 Km.):
1. DYNAMO. Lubricate as described on Page 27.
GENERAL. A few spots of oil should be applied to all exposed joints, such
as throttle joints, brake joints, door locks and hinges, etc., as frequently as
possible - at least once every month. At the same time it is a sound practice
to look over such points as wiring (where this is exposed), brake pipes and
control rods for...