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Operating Instructions 2
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6
Controls .
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Cleaning Hints
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Maintenance and lubrication .................................. 16
Service Accessories ............. ............................. 29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 27
Index ..................................................... 30
Owner Protect ion Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32
All inform!'tion contained in this booklet is bosed on the latest product information available at the
lime of printing. The right ;s reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
PART NO. 6257133 • SECOND EDITION
TIRE CARE
Your new Chevrolet Corvair is designed to operate
most efficiently with the inflation pressure shown in the
following table. Nothing will be gained by exceeding
pressure shown, whereas, excessive pressures can ad
versely affect riding comfort and quietness. Under infla
tion affects vehicle handling and tire life. Over-steer
problems may also be encountered with incorrect pres
sures. Maintain the recommended inflation pressures at
all times.
All four wheels of your Corvair have been static-balanced for best performance and tire life. Wheels should be rebalanced after tire service or replacement.
FRONT AND REAR PRESSURE DIFFERENCE IS IMPORTANT
TO VEHICLE HANDLING.
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Inspection and Repair
Inspect every 1000 miles for puncturing objects in
the tires. If any are found, do not attempt removal until
you are in a position to change the tire or have it
repaired. Also, check regularly that the wheel rim has
sustained
no damage which could affect the air seal.
Jacking the Car
The scissors type jack, its adapter and ratchet han
dle are stowed under the spare tire. One end of the
ad~pter is a wrench which fits over the wheel nuts and
the hex connection on the jack. The other end fits into
the non-adjustable ratchet wrench. One side of the wrench
faces the car for raising the car or tightening the wheel
nuts. Turn the wrench over so that the opposite side faces
ADAPTER
JACK
WRENCH SPARE TIRE AND JACK STOWAGE
