INTRODUCTION--The method the students should employ in studying our
course.
LESSON ONE--_The Engine_--automobile engines in general; the four cycle
engine, chart and working model of same; parts of an automobile engine,
what they are made of and their uses; the two cycle motor and how it
differs from others.
LESSON TWO--_Cooling systems of Automobiles_--cooling the engine by
water; the pump, showing different types; gravity circulation; fans;
air cooled motors; causes of troubles and remedies for them; the
carburetor, automatic and mechanical, charts of different standard
makes.
LESSON THREE--_Ignition_--different systems of; different currents
used; the storage battery; dry cells; spark plugs; adjustment of spark
coils; low and high tension magnetos; different systems of wiring
ignition batteries; troubles and their remedies; charts and devices for
standard ignition systems.
LESSON FOUR--_Transmissions_--different types of, planetary, friction,
sliding gear; bearings used on transmissions, how to adjust them;
shifting levers and quadrants.
LESSON FIVE--_Clutches_--internal and external cone clutch band and
drum clutch, expanding ring clutch, multiple disc clutch; clutch
coupling devices.
LESSON SIX--_Operation_--how to drive a car; hints on saving
transmission wear; things to be remembered when starting a car;
emergency brake and its use; throttle control.
LESSON SEVEN--_Tires_--pneumatic and solid, cause of unnecessary wear;
the puncture and how to repair it; pinching innertubes, rim cutting,
and prevention for same; how to determine the proper size tire for car.
LESSON EIGHT--_Driving_--in the city; rules of the road; car signals.
LESSON NINE--_The care of a car_--how to detect troubles and how to
prevent and remedy same.
LESSON TEN--_Overhauling_--the method used in taking a machine apart
and putting same together; things to do and things not to do.