Pages 30–34 (5 pages)

Electrical System, Battery and Headlamps

From the 1940 Chevrolet Owners Manual

Testing anti-freeze with a hydrometer, then the double-unit electrical system with a full wiring diagram, battery location, water level and hydrometer readings, and the new Sealed Beam headlamps: upper and lower beams, the foot control switch and beam indicator, and step-by-step headlamp unit replacement.

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What this section covers

  • Electrical system units
  • Wiring diagram
  • Battery care and hydrometer
  • Sealed Beam country and traffic beams
  • Replacing a Sealed Beam unit
Year
1940
Make
Chevrolet
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Special De Luxe, Master De Luxe and Master 85 (216.5 cu. in. six, 113-inch wheelbase)
Pages
66

What’s inside

Owner's manual

  1. Owner Service, Economy and Break-Inpp. 1–10
  2. Controls and Instrumentspp. 11–19
  3. Tires and WheelsTire pressures (26 lb front, 28 lb rear), removing wheels, dismounting and mounting tires on drop-center rims, and causes of tire wear.pp. 20–22
  4. Brakes, Carburetor and Cooling Systempp. 23–29
  5. Electrical System, Battery and Headlampspp. 30–34
  6. Care of the Finish and Upholsterypp. 35–43
  7. General Lubricationpp. 44–58
  8. Safety HintsBuilt-in safety features and highway driving advice for hills, curves, slippery roads, blow-outs, skids and loose gravel.pp. 59–60
  9. Warranty, Car Data and Indexpp. 61–66

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