Motorcycle, Solo (Harley-Davidson Model WLA)
by OpenStories
Original author: United States. War Department
"Motorcycle, Solo (Harley-Davidson Model WLA)" by United States War Department is a technical manual written in the early 1940s. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide for the operation, maintenance, and minor repairs of the Harley-Davidson Model WLA motorcycle, which was used extensively during World War II. It covers everything from vehicle specifications and operating instructions to detailed maintenance procedures, making it invaluable for field mechanics and users. The opening of the manual introduces the scope of its content, outlining the purpose of providing necessary information and guidance for personnel responsible for the motorcycle's operation and upkeep. It establishes the structure of the manual by dividing it into two main parts: the first focuses on vehicle operating instructions, while the second addresses maintenance procedures. Fundamental aspects such as the motorcycle's engine type, controls, pre-starting instructions, and basic driving precautions are also highlighted, setting the foundation for the detailed guidelines that follow later in the text.
Motorcycle, Solo (Harley-Davidson Model WLA), by United States. War Department. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #51058.
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26 Chapters
- 1.Section VII: Maintenance allocation 24-25 39-4496 words
- 2.Introduction270 words
- 3.Section II: Description and Tabulated Data187 words
- 4.Section III: Controls and Operation2,741 words
- 5.Section IV: First Echelon Preventive Maintenance Services3,508 words
- 6.Section V: Lubrication1,537 words
- 7.Section VI: Tools and Equipment Stowage on the Vehicle450 words
- 8.Section VII: Maintenance Allocation828 words
- 9.Section VIII: Second Echelon Preventive Maintenance5,373 words
- 10.Section IX: Organization Tools and Equipment106 words
- 11.Section X: Trouble Shooting3,965 words
- 12.Section XI: Engine1,156 words
- 13.Section XII: Engine—removal and Installation1,461 words
- 14.Section XIII: Clutch2,022 words
- 15.Section XIV: Transmission1,621 words
- 16.Section XV: Chains and Sprockets2,064 words
- 17.Section XVI: Fuel System1,699 words
- 18.Section XVII: Intake and Exhaust System1,632 words
- 19.Section XVIII: Ignition System2,852 words
- 20.Section XIX: Generating System1,197 words
- 21.Section XX: Brake System965 words
- 22.Section XXI: Steering Control3,103 words
- 23.Section XXII: Sheet Metal and Equipment3,661 words
- 24.Section XXIII: Battery, Lighting System, Horn1,951 words
- 25.Section XXIV: Instrument Panel397 words
- 26.Section XXV: Tires, Wheels, and Hubs2,589 words