Harley Davidson Panhead. Service manual (1948-1957 Rigid) - page 2
6. Check adjustment of chains and readjust if
needed. Again, check lubrication of front chain and readjust chain oiler
if found necessary. Clean and lubricate rear chain.
7. Check adjustment of brakes. Readjust controls if needed.
8. Check wheel mounting socket screws and tighten if needed. These
screws must be kept very tight.
9. Check axle nuts and fork rocker plate stud nuts for looseness.
10. Check level of battery solution and add distilled water if needed.
See that terminals are clean and connections tight.
11. Inspect all wiring connections and tighten any found loose. Check
switches, lights, etc.
12. Check carburetor-manifold cap screws and manifold nuts.
13. Road test motorcycle to check carburetor adjustment and all-around
performance.
At First 1500 Miles
1. Check condition of oil in tank to determine if oil change is needed.
2. Check level of oil in transmission and add oil if needed. Use same
grade of oil used in engine. See "Transmission Lubrication,"
3. Lubricate all points indicated for 750 mile attention on Lubrication
Chart.
4. Lubricate wheel hubs at 1500 mile intervals as indicated on
Lubrication Chart.
5. Oil all control joints, namely clutch, gear shifter, brakes, front
brake control wire, and spark and throttle control wires at ends of
their respective housings.
6. Check adjustment of chains. Adjust if needed. Again, check
lubrication of front chain. Clean and lubricate rear chain and check for
broken rollers, loose pins or cracked side plates.
7. Check adjustment of gear shifting control. Adjust if needed.
8. Check adjustment of clutch and clutch control. Adjust if needed.
9. Check adjustments of brakes and brake controls. Adjust if needed.
