CARRIER M.G.

(AUST.)

INSTRUCTION BOOK

Perfect scanned copy.  183 pages scanned as High Resolution TIF images and then digitally cleaned page by page.  This Manual is the Australian version of the Universal Carrier Instruction Book and is more detailed and better Illustrated than its other Commonwealth equivalents. It is packed with invaluable data and contains many detailed photographs & diagrams. Manual printed in July 1943 and in many places it also refers to the differences in earlier models in relation to improvements incorporated to the carriers since 1938. In these cases it provides details of both the earlier and current (1943) models. This book details the operation and crew maintenance of the vehicles. See below for detailed contents. Manual prepared by the Directorate of Armoured Fighting Vehicles Production, Ministry of Munitions by the Authority of the Headquarters, Allied Land Forces, South West Pacific Area and printed by GW Green & Sons in Melbourne. Also included on the CD is an PDF version of the manual for easy browsing (Adobe Reader 7.0 supplied on the CD). Comes in a nicely printed Jewel case. See my other auctions for more vintage military vehicle manuals.  

Contents

Section 1 – Preface and General Specifications

                The Scope & purpose of this Book

                General Specifications

Section 2 – Drivers Maintenance & Lubrication

General Notes

Daily – Before Commencing Duty

Daily – At Completion of Duty

Weekly Maintenance

50 Mile of Weekly

200 Mile of Fortnightly

400 Mile of Monthly

Lubrication Schedule

Group Lubrication Schedule

Section 3 – Tracks

General Description

To Remove a Hinge Pin

To Replace a Hinge Pin

Track Tension Adjustment

Shortening Track Length

Pairing and Balancing Tracks

Maintenance Chart

Illustrations -        Track Detail

Track Groove Cleaning Tool

Track Adjusting Bracket showing use of Adjusting Bar

Track Straining Winch in Use

Broken Track Link

Worn Track Link

Maintenance Chart

Section 4 – Bogie and Suspension

                Front Bogie

Dust Excluders

Rear Bogie

Action of Suspension

To Jack up the Hull

To Remove a Broken Bogie Spring

Lubrication

Maintenance Chart

Illustrations -        Front Bogie

Dust Excluder

Rear Bogie

Bogie Spring Wedges

Bogie Spring Dismantling Tool

Sectional View of Rear Bogie

Maintenance Chart

Section 5 – Steering and Brakes

             The Foot Brake

The Hand Brake

Adjustment for Wear of Linings

Brake Maintenance

Steering Principles

Track Displacement

Steering maintenance

Maintenance Chart

Illustrations -        Brake Mechanism

Brake Operating Mechanism

Brake Adjustment

Track Displacement Mechanism

Steering Diagram

Maintenance Chart

Section 6 – Engine

Mechanical System

Cooling System

Radiator Pressure Valve

Temperature Gauge

Fan

Maintenance of Cooling System

Lubrication System

1942 Oil Bath Air Cleaner

Oil Filter

Oil Level

Oil Circulation Indicator

Oil Changing

Clean Oil Vessels

Carburettor

Carburettor Faults

Carburettor Maintenance

Air Cleaners

Accelerator Pedal

Maintenance Chart

Illustrations -        Longitudinal Section of Engine

Sectional View of Engine

Engine from Above – Rear

Engine – Side View

Correct Fan Belt Tension

1942 Engine – Method of Attaching Fan

Oil Cooler

Carburettor

Air Cleaner

Layout – Carburettor Control Linkage

Maintenance Chart

Section 7 – Ignition (Electrical)

Charging System

Two and Three Brush Generators

Generator Maintenance

The Battery

Starting Motor

Solenoid Starting Switch

Ignition Unit

Ignition Timing

Maintenance of Ignition

Ignition Fault Finding

One or More Cylinders Misfiring

Contact Breaker Points

Spark Plugs

Spark Plug Troubles

Instrument Panel

Oil Pressure Gauge

Engine Temperature Gauge

Ammeter or Battery Indicator

Circuit Breaker

Wiring – Instrument Panel

Wiring – Carrier

Headlamps

Tail Lamps

Horn

Maintenance Chart

Illustrations -        Ignition Unit – 1942 Model – Cross Section

Battery Cell Covers

Battery Maintenance

Testing Battery

Ignition Unit – 1942 Model

Ignition Unit – 1938-41 Model – Cross Section

Checking for Spark

Spark Plug Troubles (4)

Instrument Panel

Back of Instrument Panel – With Ammeter

Back of Instrument Panel – With Battery Indicator

Wiring Diagrams

Headlamps

Tail Lamps

Maintenance Chart

Section 8 – Fuel System

General Description

Maintenance of Fuel System

Fuel System Troubles

Maintenance Chart

Illustrations –       Layout – Fuel System

Fuel Pump – Draining Sediment

Fuel Pump – Cap Raised to Show Screen

Flame Arrestor

Maintenance Chart

Section 9 – Clutch

General Description

Clutch maintenance

Maintenance Chart

Illustrations -        Layout of Clutch Mechanism

Maintenance Chart

Section 10 – Transmission

Gearbox

Lubrication of Gears

Universal Couplings

8 Point Coupling

Duplex Flexible Type

Muff Type

Rear Axle

Drive Sprocket Hubs

Track Drive Sprockets

Speedometer Drive

Maintenance Chart

Illustrations -        Gear Shift Mechanism

Gear Lever Positions

8 point Type Universal Couplings

Duplex Flexible Universal Coupling

Muff Type Coupling

Differential Filler Plug and Breather Pipe

Sectional View of Differential

Worn Sprocket

Maintenance Chart

Section 11 – Hull

Front Compartment

Engine Cowling and Rear Compartment

Right Hand Rear Compartment

Left Hand Rear Compartment

Maintenance

Maintenance Chart

Illustrations –       Drivers Compartment

Gunners Compartment 1

Gunners Compartment 2

Gunners Compartment 3

Rear Compartment – Offside 1

Rear Compartment – Offside 2

Rear Compartment – Near Side 1

Rear Compartment – Near Side 2

Maintenance Chart

Section 12 – Driving and Operating Instructions

New Vehicles

Lubrication

To Start Engine

Moving Off

Gear Changing

Steering

Permissible Speeds

Warning re Removing Hull Plates

Cross Country Driving

Unditching

Towing

Illustrations – Controls – Driving Compartment

Section 13 – Fault Finding and Emergency Repairs

Useful Equipment

Repairs To:           Fuel Pipes

Electrical Leads

Breaker Spring

Oil Pipes

Gaskets

Starter Push Button Not Operating

Belts

Radiators

Bendix Will Not Engage

Springs

Fault Finding Chart

Section 14 – Driver – Mechanic Operations

To Remove Front Bogie Assembly

To Remove Rear Bogie Assembly

To Remove a Bogie Wheel

To Replace a Bogie Wheel

To Remove a Track Support Roller

To Replace a Track Support Roller

To Remove a Front Idler Wheel

To Remove and Replace an Axle Shaft

To Remove a Rear Hub and Sprocket

Adjustment of Hub Bearings

Adjustment of Brake Shoes

Adjustment of Carburettor

Ignition Timing

Belt Tension

Generator Belt Adjustment

Fan Belt Adjustment

Replacement of Belts

Emergency Repairs:           Punctured Carburettor Floats

                                                Obstructed Jets

Petrol Pump

Rocker Arm Bush (Breaker Arm)

Bendix Drive Jammed

Illustrations -        Drift – Bogie Wheel Spindle

Installer – Bogie Wheel Spindle

Puller – Track Support Roller

Removing Conical Washers from Hub Flange

Spanner – Rear Hub Bearing Lock Nut

Brake, Hub & Sprocket mechanism

Adjustment of Brake Shoes

Distributor Drive

Section 15 – Packing List

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