1965 CHEVROLET CORVAIR brake

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sound design and precIsion manufacturing methods
will permit you to operate your new Corvair without
adhering to a formal "break-in" schedule. However,
during the first few hundred miles of driving you can,
by observing a few simple precautions, add to the future
performance and economy of your car.
It is recommended that your speed during the first
500 miles be confined to a maximum of 60 MPH, but
do not drive for extended periods at anyone constant
speed, either fast or slow. During this period, avoid full
Proper maintenance and wise operation will com­
bine to help you achieve maximum fuel economy with
your Corvair. Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer can
properly tune and maintain your car but wise operation
is your responsibility. Give the car sufficient warm-up
throttle starts and unnecessary, quick abrupt stops.
Gentle braking during the first few hundred miles of
operation will result in longer brake life and better
future performance. Avoid unnecessary, hard stops espe­
cially during the first 200 miles of operation since brake
misuse during this period will destroy much future brake
efficiency.
Always drive at a moderate speed until the engine
has completely warmed up.
time, do not make "Full Throttle" starts or unnecessary
skidding stops, and drive at reasonable speeds and as
steady as traffic permits to gain the benefits of all the
economy built into your Corvair.
CAUTION: Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas produced by the engine of any car. It is odor­
less,
so you cannot detect its presence. Be safe. Never start or run engine in a closed garage,
and do not sit in a parked car with engine running unless windows are open.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARM-UP
Never race engine or drive at high speeds until
engine has had a chance to warm up. Driving with
moderate accelerator pedal application will prevent
stalling and hesitation, especially during cold weather.
Failure to allow sufficient warm up time can cause un­
necessary wear to engine, axle or transmission parts
because of inadequate lubrication.
The three-speed and optional four-speed trans­
missions
are operated in basically the same manner. Shift
patterns differ, of course, as illustrated in the two
illustrations on
page 5.
1 st GEAR (LOW)-Depress clutch pedal, shift into 1 st
gear, slowly release clutch pedal while pressing on
accelerator. As car gains speed, depress clutch pedal,
release accelerator and move gearshift into 2nd gear.
2nd GEAR-Release clutch pedal and depress accelerator
before, move
gearshift lever into 3rd gear.
3rd GEAR (HIGH)-Slowly release clutch pedal and de­
press accelerator pedal. This is the cruising gear for
all normal driving with the 3-speed transmission.
With the
4-speed transmission 3rd gear will provide
more response
and higher performance for driving
in heavy traffic.
4th
GEAR (HIGH-4-speed transmission only)
Shift into 4th gear in the same manner for normal
cruising with the 4-speed transmission.
NOTE: Whenever the vehicle begins to labor in
any gear, depress the clutch pedal and shift to
the next lower gear.
;. TO STOP-Release the accelerator and depress the
brake pedal. As car slows down, depress the clutch
pedal and move the gearshift lever into neutral.
NEUTRAL-For use when starting or idling engine.
REVERSE-Operate as for 1 st gear but always at a
slow speed.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine more economical cruising gear in the shortest possible
time. Hard acceleration for fast starts will cause the trans­
mission to remain in low gear for a considerably longer
period.
When driving at speeds below 45 mph, the transmis­
sion may be shifted back into low range for extra acceler­
ation for passing by depressing the accelerator pedal
fully. The transmission will automatically shift back into cruising
gear when the accelerator pedal is momentarily
released.
PUSHING TO START
• Turn off all
electrical loads such as radio, heater and,
if possible, lights until the engine starts.
• Turn on key and move selector lever to neutral. At
20 to 25 mph move lever to l.
• When engine starts, move selector lever to D.
NOTE: Never tow to start.
OPERATING YOUR POWERGLIDE TRANSMISSION
POSITION OPERATION USES
R-REVERSE For Backing Car (From Stopped Position)
N-NEUTRAL For Starting Engine (Brakes Applied) NORMAL DRIVING
D-DRIVE For all Forward Driving. Step hard on RANGE
accelerator for extra acceleration below 45 mph.
L-LOW For Hard Pulling at Low Speeds, Climb-SAND, SNOW, ing, or Descending Steep Grades and for MUD OR ON additional engine braking below 40 mph. STEEP GRADES
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• Place selector lever in neutral.
• If transmission or axle are malfunctioning, tow with
rear wheels raised.
• When towing any vehicle on its front wheels, the
steering wheel should be secured to maintain a
straight forward position .
• Never tow faster than 50 mph.
ROCKING CAR
When stuck in mud, sand or snow, you may rock
the car by depressing the accelerator slightly and shift­
ing the selector lever between Rand D. Avoid excessive
engine speed while performing this operation.
PARKING CAR
It is important that when your Corvair is parked the
parking brake be fully engaged. Do not count on the
transmission to hold the car. Always engage the parking
brake when parked.
POWERGLIDE DRIVING CAUTIONS
• Always engage parking brake when parked.
• Do not accelerate engine in L, 0, or R with
the brakes engaged. This can cause damage
by overheating transmission.
• Do not hold car on an upgrade by accelerat­
ing engine. Use brakes.
• Use low position for hard pulls at low
speed, climbing or descending steep grades
and for push starting.
• Always stop car before shifting to reverse.
DRIVING WITH POSITRACTION REAR AXLE
The Positraction rear axle gives you constant driv­
ing force on both r~ar wheels; especially helpful in the
winter and during other slippery driving conditions.
In normal use, light throttle application will supply
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maximum traction. When starting with one rear wheel
on an excessively slippery surface, slight application of
the parking brake may be necessary to gain maximum
traction.

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Foot controls consist of the dimmer switch (the op­
eration of which is covered on page 11), the clutch pedal
(manual transmissions only), the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal.
CLUTCH PEDAL
The operation of the clutch pedal has been fully
covered under "Driving with the Manual Transmissions"
on
page 4. Its operation is the same whether your car
is equipped with the 3-speed or the 4-speed transmission.
Excessive clutch
wear can be caused by letting up the
clutch abruptly rather than smoothly, and by "riding" the
clutch-that is, letting your foot rest on the clutch pedal
while driving.
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CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Clutch adjustment should be checked and adjusted
periodically as necessary to compensate for clutch facing
wear. To check, depress pedal by hand until resistance
is felt. Free travel of pedal should be approximately
% -inch; if very little or no free play is evident, clutch
adjustment
is required.
BRAKES
The self adjusting brakes usually adjust themselves
as necessary. Should brake pedal travel become exces­
sive, drive
the car forward and backward several times
applying the brakes to stop after backing. Pedal travel
should
return to normal after several reverse stops
The
brake pedal should have a hard firm feel when
applied. If pedal feel becomes soft or spongy the
brakes are in need of service.
Pull the parking brake lever to engage the brake.
The lever will remain in the applied position until released.
To release, pull the handle toward the steering wheel,
depress the "trigger" and allow the handle to return
to the released position. Always engage the parking
brake when parked.

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The scissors type jack and its wrench are stowed
in the different models as illustrated. The opposite end
of the wrench is shopedinto a "finger" designed for
use
in removing the hub caps.
When jacking the car, set the hand brake, block
diagonal wheel, and, if changing wheels, remove the
hub
cap and loosen wheel nuts. Place the jack under the
side of the
car located as shown .
CAUTION: Never attempt to raise the Corvair by
placing any kind of jack under the bumper.
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JACKING REAR: PLAC~ JACK 9 INCHES AHEAD . •
CORVAIR CORVAIR GREENBRIER
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Every 6,000 miles or six months lubricate the chassis,
at the points listed below, with a water resistant EP
Chassis lubricant.
Corvair Greenbrier
Front Suspension-4 lubrication Fittings
Steering
Linkage-8 Lubrication Fittings
Clutch Pedal Pivot-1 Lubrication Fitting
Brake
Pedal Pivot-1 Lubrication Fitting
Clutch Linkage-Coat the exposed clutch linkage !located
iust
ahead and to the right of the transmission}.
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Cor:vair
Front Suspension-4 lubrication Fittings
Steering
Linkage-4 Lubrication Fittings
Clutch Cross Shaft
At 36,000 miles (or sooner if necessary}-Remove plug
and install lubrication fitting. Lubricate with a water
resistant EP Chassis lubricant. lubricate every 36,000
miles thereafter.
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After the first 6000 miles-have your Chevrolet Dealer
check the tightness of all hose damp connections.
Every 6000 miles-Check sight glass, located under the
hood, after the system has been in operation for
several minutes. Sight glass should be clear. Bubbles
or dirt indicate a leak which should be corrected
immediately by your Chevrolet Dealer.
BRAKE LININGS
Have the brake linings inspected periodically. Fre­
quency of inspection will depend on traffic, terrain
and the driving habits of the driver.
BRAKE
MAIN CYLINDER
Every 6,000 miles-Check fluid level and maintain % II
below opening with G. M. Hydraulic Brake Fluid
Supreme No. 11.
PARKING BRAKE AND CLUTCH PULLEYS
AND CABLES-CORVAIR
Every 12,000 miles-Lubricate pulleys under dash. Re­
move the tunnel cover under vehicle and lubricate
pulleys and cable bearing points with a water resist­
ant EP Chassis Lubricant. Lubricate gearshift lever
ball
and socket (see page 41 J at the same time.
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FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Clean, repack with high melting point wheel bearing
lubricant, and adjust whenever brake drums are re­
moved. Replace grease seals at the same time.
ENGINE OIL COOLER
Every 12,000 miles (more often under prolonged dusty
driving
conditionsJ-Remove cover and brush or
blowout accumulated dirt.
NOTE: Material usually found in the oil cooler
consists primarily
of twigs, straw, chaff, and
leaves.