Page 32 - NSU Supermax Owner's Manual

Periodical Lubrication Every 600 miles
Check the Oil Level ,
Before starting a journey, allow the engine to run in
Clean all Grease Points and neutral until there is no further change in the oil level
Nipples before Greasing. in 'the tank. Then stop the engine and at once add oil*
to the level of the upper mark on the dipstick. Do
In bad weather grease the frame and controls (front
and rear forks, brake rods, kickstarter .' ...j more not overfill.
frequently than specified; if a squeak develops,. grease
at once.
Every 300 miles,
Remove the rubber cap on the top of the chaincase,
and thoroughly soak the chain-lubricating pad with oil
of the grade used in the engine. When the lTJachine
is carrying no load, and is not raised on its stand, the
lubricating pad should be about 3 mm (1/8") clear of
the upper section of the chain. To, check this, take J;:very 600 miles
off the chaincase after undoing .the two front and three Air Filter
rear screws which hold it. If necessary adjust the pad A 'badly fouled air filter' increases ·the fuel cons~mption
by moving the dip attached to the bearing tube for
the rear forks. to quite a considerable extent. After removing' the
caver flush the filter element with petrol, blow it
throu.gh with comF?ressed air and. then dip it in thin
oil and allow to drip. If necessary, clean the filter more
frequently. .

• See p'age 68
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