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FORD MANUAL

For Owners and Operators
of Ford Cars and Trucks

Copyrighted 1919
by
Ford Motor Company
All rights reserved

Published by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Detroit, Michigan, U. S. A.

Foreword

It is a significant fact that nearly all Ford cars are driven by laymen—by owners, who in the great majority of cases have little or no practical experience with things mechanical.

The simplicity of the Ford car and the ease with which it is operated renders an intimate knowledge of mechanical technicalities unnecessary for its operation.

And the further fact that there are more than twenty thousand Ford service stations distributed throughout the civilized world—where adjustments and repairs may be had with no annoying delay—gives to Ford owners a singular freedom from mechanical annoyances which beset owners of cars having limited service facilities and distribution.

But while it is not imperative, it is, however, altogether desirable that every Ford owner should thoroughly understand his car. With such knowledge at his command he is always master of the situation—he will maintain his car more economically—prolong its usefulness—and he will also derive more pleasure from it, for it is a truism that the more one knows about a thing the more one enjoys it.

The mastery of a thorough knowledge of Ford construction is by no means a difficult or time-consuming task. The Ford is the simplest car made. It is easy to understand, and is not difficult to keep in proper adjustment and repair.

That the Ford construction may be thoroughly understood—and that there may be an authoritative guide for the making of Ford adjustments—this book is published.

Important

It is most important that owners of Ford cars shall insist upon getting the genuine Ford-made materials, or "Parts," when having repairs or replacements made. This will be assured when the car is taken to the authorized Ford agent. Imitation, or "bogus" or counterfeit parts of inferior quality are being made and sold as "Ford Parts." Avoid their use by dealing with the authorised Ford agent.

The Car and Its Operation

Before trying to start the car, fill the radiator (by removing cap at top) with clean fresh water. If perfectly clean water cannot be obtained it is advisable to strain it through muslin or other similar material to prevent foreign matter from getting in and obstructing the small tubes of the radiator. The system will hold approximately three gallons. It is important that the car should not be run under its own power unless the water circulating system has been filled. Pour in the water until you are sure that both radiator and cylinder water jackets are full. The water will run out of the overflow pipe onto the ground when the entire water system has been properly filled. During the first few days that a new car is being driven it is a good plan to examine the radiator frequently and see that it is kept properly filled. The water supply should be replenished as often as may be found necessary.