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At least one person asked for this. Fortunately the file size was small enough that I was able to post it.

Thanks for posting!

One difference I've noticed already between my machine and the manual is the total absence of oil tubes on my mechanism. In fact, the bedplate doesn't even have the holes to facilitate them.

Thanks. I don't have either of those models right now, but have squirreled away a copy for when the day comes.

Clay

Many thanks for posting this. Edison nut that I am, this is just like candy. I was amused that the proof reader in 1913 missed the crank being put into the " winding steam within."

JRT.

Thanks, Bruce, for posting these instructions. I too have printed them out!

George P.

The Disillusionist wrote:Thanks for posting!

One difference I've noticed already between my machine and the manual is the total absence of oil tubes on my mechanism. In fact, the bedplate doesn't even have the holes to facilitate them.

Hmmm... puzzling. Could you post a close up of your bedplate? The hold for the oiler, (I think) should be in the rear right. It should have a little brass cover that swivels over it.

Lenoirstreetguy wrote:Many thanks for posting this. Edison nut that I am, this is just like candy. I was amused that the proof reader in 1913 missed the crank being put into the " winding steam within."

JRT.

For me too! I'm amazed at how often you find small mistakes like that. Btw, did you read the maintenance instructions, remove and vaseline the mechanism every three months and annually clean the whole mechanism with gasoline??? I'm sure nobody did that. It would stink up the house to high heaven for weeks after. Also the A250 instructions did not call out such a requirement???

phonogfp wrote:Thanks, Bruce, for posting these instructions. I too have printed them out!

George P.

You're very welcome George!

Valecnik wrote: Hmmm... puzzling. Could you post a close up of your bedplate? The hold for the oiler, (I think) should be in the rear right. It should have a little brass cover that swivels over it.

Here it is. As you can see, no holes. The serial number, if that's what it is, engraved on the top of the bedplate is 341-A2.

Lenoirstreetguy wrote:Many thanks for posting this. Edison nut that I am, this is just like candy. I was amused that the proof reader in 1913 missed the crank being put into the " winding steam within."

JRT.

I was just part of a giveaway of car emergency kits (jumper cables, screwdrivers, etc.) I assume they were given away because the box clearly states they are only good in an "emergeny", whatever that is...

52089 wrote:
I was just part of a giveaway of car emergency kits (jumper cables, screwdrivers, etc.) I assume they were given away because the box clearly states they are only goo in an "emergeny", whatever that is...

I have a brother who is only goo in an emergency too. The guy just turns to jelly...

George P.