CJ3A Operation and Care
Manual -- Getting Started

 

1. Windshield Wiper Arm
2. Windshield Wiper Blade
3. Windshield Centre Lock
4. Windshield Glass
5. Hand Wiper Handle and Knob
6. Windshield Tubular Frame
7. Windshield Frame and Glass Assembly
8. Windshield Inner Adjusting Arm
9. Windshield Outer Adjusting Arm
10. Adjusting Wing Screw
11. Top Bow Storage Retainer
12. Instrument Panel Light
13. Choke Control
14. Windshield Clamp
15. Ammeter
16. Hand Brake Handle
17. Ignition Switch
18. Starter Switch
19. Underdrive Shift Lever
20. Front Axle Drive Shift Lever
21. Transmission Shift Lever
22. Heat Indicator Gsuge
23. Accelerator Pedal
24. Speedometer
25. Brake Pedal
26. Clutch Pedal
27. Headlamp Dimmer Switch
28. Instrument Panel Light Switch
29. Oil Gauge
30. Main Lighting Switch
31. Fuel Gauge
32. Throttle Control
33. Rear Vision Mirror
34. Horn Button
35. Steering Wheel
36. Windshield Wiper Motor

                        FIG. 1 - VEHICLE CONTROLS

TO MAKE VEHICLE READY.

  • Fill the radiator with clean, soft water.
  • Put gasoline in the tank.
  • Fill the oil reservoir through the filler pipe at the right side of the engine until the oil indicator stick registers “FULL”.  (See “Lubrication Specifications”.)
  • Supply all parts requiring lubrication with oil or lubricant.
  • See that the tires have proper pressure (See “Tire Pressure”.)
  • Adjust the rear view mirror to correct position for driver.  If adequate view is not obtainable, the mirror may be adjusted by loosening the screw through the mounting bracket or by tilting in the ball and socket connection.


CONTROLS AND SWITCHES.

  • The position of all controls and switches is shown in Fig. 1.
  • The horn is operated by pressing the button located at the top center of the steering wheel.
  • The instrument panel light switch is located along the lower edge of the instrument panel to the left of the steering post.  The windshield wiper control is mounted on the wiper motor housing.
  • The main light switch No. 30 controlling both the head and tail lamps is conveniently located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering post.  It is of the plunger type – pull all the way out for the “full on” position, half-way for “parking” and all the way in is the “off” position.
  • In addition to the main light switch, the high and low beams of the headlamps are controlled by a selector foot switch, located on the toe board to the left of the clutch pedal.  Pressing and releasing the switch button, with the foot, alternately changes the beam from high to low and vice versa.


TO START ENGINE.

  • Put the transmission gearshift lever No. 21, Fig. 1 in neutral.  Place the transfer case low and high shift lever No. 19 in direct gear or in the rear position and disengage the front axle by placing the shift lever No. 29 in the forward position.
  • Pull the choke control button No. 13 one-fourth of the way out which also opens the throttle slightly.
  • Place the key in ignition lock No. 17 and turn it to the right, closing the ignition circuit.
  • Disengage the clutch.
  • Depress the foot starting switch at No. 18.
  • Should the engine fail to start at once, pull the choke all the way out and press the starting switch.  When the engine starts, push the choke in about one-third of the way.
  • Set the choke control at the best operating position and as the engine warms up, push the choke all the way in.  Do not run with the choke out as fuel is wasted and the engine fouled.
  • Should the engine fail to start, see the “Emergency Chart”.


FIG. 2 -- SIDE SECTIONAL VIEW OF ENGINE

1. Fan Assembly
2. Water Pump Bearing and Shaft Assembly
3. Water Pump Seal Washer
4. Water Pump Seal Assembly
5. Water Pump Impeller
6. Piston
7. Wrist Pin
8. Thermostat Assembly
9. Water Outlet Elbow
10. Thermostat Retainer
11. Exhaust Valve
12. Intake Valve
13. Cylinder Head
14. Exhaust Manifold Assembly
15. Valve Spring
16. Valve Tappet Self-Locking Adjusting     Screw
17. Engine Plate -- Rear
18. Camshaft
19. Flywheel Ring Gear
20. Crankshaft Packing -- Rear End
21. Crankshaft Bearing Rear Drain Pipe
22. Crankshaft Bearing -- Lower
23. Valve Tappet
24. Crankshaft
25. Oil Pump and Distributor Drive Gear
26. Connecting Rod Cap Bolt
27. Oil Float Support
28. Oil Float Assembly
29. Crankshaft Bearing Centre -- Lower
30. Connecting Rod Assembly -- No. 2
31. Connecting Rod Bolt Nut Lock
32. Crankshaft Bearing -- Front Lower
33. Crankshaft Oil Passages
34. Crankshaft Thrust Washer
35. Crankshaft Gear
36. Crankshaft Gear Spacer
37. Timing Gear Cover Assembly
38. Fan and Generator Drive Belt
39. Crankshaft Oil Seal
40. Starting Crank Nut Assembly
41. Crankshaft Gear Key
42. Fan and Governor Drive Pulley Key
43. Timing Gear Oil Jet
44. Fan, Generator and Governor Drive Pulley
45. Camshaft Thrust Plate
46. Camshaft gear Retaining Washer
47. Camshaft Gear Retaining Screw
48. Camshaft Gear Thrust Plate Retaining Screw
49. Camshaft Gear

TO START VEHICLE.

  • Release hand brake, if set.
  • Depress clutch pedal.
  • Move transmission gearshift leer to first speed position – see Fig. 3 (Note that the front axle and transfer case shift levers are not used when the vehicle is driven on the highway in rear wheel drive.)
  • Depress the foot accelerator pedal gradually and at the same time, slowly release the clutch pedal.
  • Allow the vehicle to gain momentum (two or three vehicle lengths), then release the accelerator and depress the clutch at the same moment.
  • Move the shift lever promptly to the second speed position.
  • Depress the foot accelerator pedal gradually and at the same time, slowly release the clutch pedal.
  • Shift to third or "high" speed in the same way at approximately 18 to 20 mph, releasing the accelerator and depressing the clutch before moving the shift lever.
  • The synchronizing mechanism in the transmission makes gear shifting silent and easy.  This device adjusts the speeds of the two gears to be engaged and prevents "clashing".


TO CHANGE TO LOWER SPEED.

  • Depress the clutch pedal.
  • Move the gearshift lever quickly to the next lower speed, increasing the engine speed slightly, if traveling on level road and release the clutch pedal.
  • It will be found advisable to make this change when the engine is placed under heavy pull, or when dropping down to a very low speed, as when travelling up a steep grade, in sand or in congested traffic.
  • Never attempt to make the change with the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.


TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

  • Release the foot accelerator.
  • Depress the clutch pedal and apply foot brake.
  • When stopped, move gearshift lever into neutral.
  • Set the hand brake and release the clutch and brake pedals.


TO REVERSE VEHICLE.

  • With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the clutch pedal.
  • Shift the lever into the reverse position, slowly release the clutch pedal and regulate the car speed with the foot accelerator.


TO USE THE ENGINE AS A BRAKE.
The most effective brake for holding the vehicle back on a steep grade is the engine.  To use the engine as a brake, shift into one of the lower speeds before starting to descend.  Keep the clutch engaged, the throttle closed, and the ignition “ON”.  Low gear will hold any vehicle effectively on any hill it can climb.
Never engage the clutch suddenly when the vehicle is coasting with the clutch released and the transmission gears in mesh, as damage to the driving mechanism may result.
 
 
 

FIG. 4 -- END SECTIONAL VIEW OF ENGINE

1. Ignition Distributor
2. Cylinder Head Gasket
3. Eshaust Valve Guide
4. Intake Manifold Assembly
5. Valve Spring Cover Assembly
6. Heat Control Valve
7. Crankcase Ventilator Baffle
8. Exhaust Manifold Assembly
9. Crankcase Ventilator Assembly
10. Distributor Shaft Friction Spring
11. Oil Pump Driven Gear
12. Oil Pump Gasket
13. Oil Pump Assembly
14. Oil Pump Pinion
15. Oil Pump Cover
16. Oil Pump Relief Plunger
17. Oil Pump Relief Plunger Spring
18. Oil Pump Relief Plunger Shim
19. Oil Pump Relief Plunger Spring Retainer
20. Oil Pump Shaft
 
 

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21. Oil Pan Assembly
22. Oil Pan Drain Plug
23. Oil Float Support
24. Crankshaft Bearing Dowel
25. Crankshaft Bearing Cap to Crankcase Screw
26. Oil Float Assembly
27. Oil Filler Tube
28. Oil Filler Cap and Level Indicator
29. Distributor Oiler

STARTING VEHICLE ON UPGRADE.
In starting on an upgrade, hold the vehicle with the hand brake, disengage the clutch and shift the transmission into low speed, then accelerate the engine with the foot accelerator in the regular way while simultaneously releasing the hand brake and engaging the clutch

SHIFTING GEAR IN TRANSFER CASE.
The transfer case is essentially a two speed transmission, which provides a low and a direct gear and also a means of connecting the engine power to the front axle.  It is an auxiliary unit attached to the rear of the standard transmission.

Control of the transfer case is through the two shift levers, Fig. 1 No. 19 and No. 20.  The left lever, No. 20, is used to connect and disconnect the power to the front axle.  The right lever, No. 19 is used to shift the transfer case gears to secure either “High” (direct drive) or a very low gear ratio for heavy pulling requirements.
Instructions for shifting gears in the transfer case are as follows: See Fig. 3.

1. To engage front axle drive, depress the clutch pedal, release accelerator and move the left hand shift lever (No. 20) to rear position
2. With the front axle drive engaged, the right hand lever (No. 19) may be shifted to the rear into “High” (direct) or forward into “Low”.  The “Neutral” position midway between “High” and “Low” is for use when the power take-off belt drive is used.  The vehicle cannot be driven when this lever is in “Neutral”.
3. To disengage the front axle drive, depress the clutch pedal, release the accelerator and shift the left lever to the forward position.  The transfer case can be operated only in “High” (direct drive) when the front axle drive is disengaged.
4. Shifting from high to low transfer case gear should not be attempted except when the vehicle is practically at a standstill.  The front axle drive must be engaged for this shift.  Release the accelerator and depress the clutch pedal – move the left hand shift lever to the rear position to engage the front wheel drive, then move the right hand shift lever to forward position (low transfer case gear).
5. Shifting from low to high transfer case gear may be accomplished at any time, regardless of vehicle speed.  Release accelerator and depress clutch pedal and shift right hand lever into rear position.


USE OF FOUR WHEEL DRIVE.
The “Universal Jeep” is equipped with four-wheel drive and transfer case to provide additional traction and a low gear ratio for use on difficult terrain and to provide low speed pulling power for industrial and agricultural use.  Four-wheel drive should be used only when greater traction and power are required than provided by the standard transmission and low gear.

Avoid the use of four-wheel drive on hard surfaced highways as it will result in rapid tire wear and hard shifting of the transfer case gears.  Should hard shifting occur, disengage the clutch, start engine, shift the transmission into reverse gear, back the vehicle a few feet, and disengage the clutch.  If transfer case is in low range, shift into high, then disengage front axle drive (left lever forward).

STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL.
When parking during cold, wet weather, swing the front wheels from right to left to wipe away moisture adhering to the front axle universal joint housings and oil seals, Fig. 5.  This will prevent freezing with resulting damage to the oil seal felts.  When the vehicle is stored for any period, the front axle universal joint housings should be coated with light grease to prevent rusting.
 
 







 

How to Save Gasoline

1. In cold weather economical starting of the engine is easily obtained by pressing down on the accelerator pedal once or twice, then push down on the clutch pedal and start engine using the choke sparingly.  Do not use the choke when starting a warm engine.
2. Do not use the choke excessively while engine is warming up and never leave it out longer than absolutely necessary.
3. Accelerate gently.  Tramping on the accelerator pumps more gasoline into the cylenders than can be effectively used.
4. Holding the car in second gear until you get up to high speeds may easily double the gasoline you should use in getting under way.  Shift into high gear at about 20 miles per hour.
5. Fast driving uses up more gasoline.  Travel at moderate speeds if you want gasoline economy.
6. Decelerate to a gradual stop.  Sudden stops, like sudden starts, are wasteful of gasoline.
7. Park your car in the shade if possible, hot sun evaporates gasoline.
8. Don't drive your tires with less than the proper amount of air pressure.  Under-inflated tires mean more road friction, more work for the engine to do -- and therefore more gasoline consumed.  See "Tire Pressure".
9. Keep the battery charged up in good condition.  It helps starting and provides good ignition thereby reducing loss of gasoline.
10.  Letting the engine idle for long periods wastes gasoline.
11. Be sure that the carburetor is in proper condition for maximum mileage and power.
12. One faulty or dirty spark plug may waste as much as 10 percent of your gasoline.  Have the spark plugs tested occasionally.
13. Keep your car well lubricated at all times, and be very careful to follow the instructions on "Lubrication".
14. Keep the radiator filled to the proper level; your engine will remain at a more constant temperature.  An overheated engine uses more gasoline.
15. Check the operation of the automatic heat control on the exhaust manifold.  The purpose of this heater is to warm the mixture of air and gasoline as it leaves the carburetor, in order to give better vaporization.  (See Manifold Heat Control).
16. It is a good idea to have a complete engine tune-up every 5,000 miles, or at least twice a year -- in the Fall when preparing for Winter driving and again in the Spring.  The Owner Service Policy entitles you to an adjustment and complete inspection without charge at the end of  the first 1000 miles.


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