BASIC INFORMATION ON THE OPERATION OF FAIRMONT M-19 TYPE MOTOR CARS:

LUBRICATING OILS
In general the lower viscosity oils give cleaner results, easier starting, and
provide a higher factor of safety.  Heavy oils have high viscosities and they
form excessive carbon and do not flow freely in cold weather.  Mixing heavy
oil in the gasoline in smaller proportions than recommended reduces the
lubricating value of the mixture, and lower engine efficiency and higher
maintenance costs will result.

S.A.E. 30 oils of approximately the following viscosity characteristics are
most satisfactory for year round use.
	At 130 degrees F - 185 to 255      At 210 degrees F - 50 to 63

Oils up to S.A.E. 40 as follows, may be used if S.A.E. 30 is not available.
	At 130 degrees F - 255 to 450      At 210 degrees F - 62 to 75

OPERATING THE CAR
These instructions apply to direct belt drive cars.  The engine will run
either forward of backward, but the timer control lever must be set
differently for starting and operating in each direction.

Forward is with top of flywheel running clockwise as viewed from right side of
car or toward front water hopper.  Release idler lever, and set and lock the
brake.  Slip starting crank through steady bearing on right front wheel guard
and over end of crank shaft.  Apply oil at these points.

Retard the spark by moving timer control lever toward the rear of car.  Pull
up switch button and slowly crank engine forward.  The coil should buzz only
while the timer contact points close.  If it buzzes at any other time or does
not buzz at all, there may be a short circuit or improperly connected wire,
and a check should be made by following instructions on page 14.  Finally open
switch (push down).

See that shut-off valve at gas tank is open and fuel flows to the carburetor.
Partly open the throttle by moving lever toward rear of car.  Lever should be
about vertical.

Be sure ignition switch is open (down), then spin engine several times with
crank with choke knob pulled up to choke carburetor.  This fills cylinders and
crankcase with fresh gas.  In cold weather some of the fuel mixture can be
injected into priming cups on each cylinder.  Choking or priming is usually
only necessary when starting a new or cold engine.

Be sure spark is retarded, close switch (pull up), and firmly holding the
starting crank, quickly pull it upward in a clockwise direction.  If engine
does not start the first time, continue these upward pulls on the crank until
it does, choking again if necessary.  When the engine starts, remove the
starting crank. [Never spin the engine with switch on, injury might result.]

As soon as engine starts, move timer control lever toward the front of the car
to advance the spark, and slightly close the throttle so engine runs slowly
until it warms up.  Push choke partly in and when engine is warm push choke
all the way in.  Never race a cold engine to warm it up, nor run it at high
speed when car is standing still.

Backward is with top of flywheel running counter-clockwise when viewed from
right side of car, or toward rear water hopper.  Retard the spark by moving
timer lever toward the front of car.

Follow the preceding instructions for testing ignition, setting throttle,
choking, and starting, but crank the engine clockwise from the left side of
the car.  As soon as it starts, move the timer lever toward the rear of the
car to advance the spark.

To stop the engine, open (push down) the switch.  Just before engine stops
turning, open throttle to fill the engine with fresh gas and make starting
easier.

To reverse a battery engine when running, without using starting crank, the
belt must be free.  Open (push down) ignition switch and leave timer advanced.
Open throttle, and just before flywheel stops turning, close (pull up) switch
and engine will kick back and run in the opposite direction.  Then reset timer
lever.

Pull out extension lift handles when setting car on and off the track.  Be
careful not to strike axle pulley on rails.  Use care in setting off at
crossings, switches, and frogs so axles are not sprung by pinching wheels in
flangeways.

Always drive with the engine ahead in normal service.  After starting and
warming up the engine, seat passengers, operator facing ahead, and release
brake.  Gradually open the throttle and at the same time tighten the belt by
slowly pushing idler lever ahead.  This allows the belt to slip and act as a
clutch.

After car gets underway, tighten idler enough to prevent belt slippage, and
latch the lever.  Use throttle to regulate speed.  Timer lever setting should
be varied in relation to car speed.  As speed is increased, timer should be
slowly advanced to point where best operation is obtained.  When speed is
reduced, timer should be partially retarded.  Excessive timer advance may
cause engine to misfire.  If this occurs, retard timer slightly but do not
change carburetor needle valve setting.

Always drive a new car slowly and carefully until thoroughly familiar with the
controls.  A speed of 15 to 20 MPH for the first 500 miles is recommended.

If the car loses speed or the engine knocks on hard pulls with open throttle,
partially retard the spark, and slip the belt a little if necessary.  When
coasting down light grades the belt can be released and throttle closed,
thereby saving fuel.  In descending heavy grades the engine can be used as a
brake by leaving belt tight, closing throttle, and cutting off ignition.  When
coasting long distances, maintain slight throttle opening to furnish
lubrication for internal engine parts.

To stop the car, first close the throttle, then retard the spark part way.
Next release idler lever to slacken belt, and apply the brake.  Shut off
ignition to stop engine if car is to be removed from track.

To reverse a battery ignition car without cranking, release belt and bring car
to a full stop, allowing the engine to run slowly.  Then reverse the engine as
explained previously, after which the car can be driven in the other
direction.

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