A.USTIN-HEALKY SPRITE DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
highly stressed. Beyond all doubt the owner or operator will
find that careful, considerate treatment during the vital running-in
period will be fully compensated by the resulting dependability
and efficiency that will be obtained throughout its life.
T HE importance of running-in the new vehicle canfiot be too
Fuel Pump Priming Lever
'A' is the priming lever of
the fuel pump located on
the left side of the cylinder
block.
RUNNING-IN
The following-speedsshould not be exceeded in the gears for the
first 500 miles (800 kilometres):
1st 2nd 3rd top
715 25 40 m.p.h.
10 24 40 , 64 k.p.li.
It is most import'ant to remember that at no time during the running-
in period must the engine be overloaded, as in attempting to ascend
hills in top gear at low vehicle speed. The load should be eased by
changing down to a lower gear.
Fierce acceleration must also be avoided, and remember that the
engine should never be raced in neutral.
On completion of the first 500 miles (800 km.) the running-in speed
may be progressively increased, but full power should not be used
until at least 1,500miles (2,400 km.)havebeencovered,andeventhen
only for short periods at a time. During this mileage a slight falling-
oft in engine power may develop, in which case it is beneficial to
lightly grind-in the valves and re-set the valve clearances. No engine
or complete vehicle can be considered fully run-in until it achieves
2-3,000 miles (4-5,000 km.).
The use of upper cylinder lubricant is recommended at all times,
but most particularly during the running-in period. See page 33
for recommended brands.
STARTING
the water level in the radiator. Ensure that the gear lever is in
- neutral and the handbrake is applied. If the engine is cold pull out
the choke control.
-Switch on the ignition, ensure that the ignition warning light glows
and that the fuel gauge registers, then pull the starter control firmly.
Release it if the engine fails to start within five or six seconds, wait
for the engine to stop rotating and then pull the starter again.
Should the engine not start after a reasonable number of attempts,
check up on possible causes. Do not persist in operating the starter,
as a great strain is imposed on the battery by so doing.
As soon as the engine starts, release the starter control and warm
up the engineat a fairly fast idling speed. Should the oil gauge fail
to register any pressure or if the pressure isvery low, stop the engine
8 EFORE starting the engine check the oil level in the sump and
immediately and investigate the cause. Failure to do so may result in
serious damage to the engine. Also check that the ignition warning
light goes out when the engine is running above idling speed, as this
indicates that the dynamo is charging the battery.
A thermostat is incorporated in the cooling system to assist the
engine in warming up from cold, but do not, under any circumstances,
race the engine in an attempt to speed up the process.
Push in the choke control completely as soon as the engirie will
run evenly without its use.
When the vehicle has been out of action for several days the fuel in
the carburetter may have evaporated. In these circumstances, before
attempting to start the engine, refill the carburetter by operating the
priming lever on the fuel pump, this being located low down on the
left side of the engine.
DRIVING
pedal and moving the gear lever into the appropriate position.
Should the gear not readily engage, momentarily release the clutch
pedal, after which, with the clutch again depressed, it should be
possible to engage the gear. Gradually release the clutch pedal, at
the same time gently depressing the accelerator and releasing the
handbrake. The vehicle will move forward, gathering speed in
accordance with the amount the accelerator is depressed.
Second gear is engaged by depressing the clutch pedal, moving the
gear lever out of first into the next higher gear and then releasing
the clutch pedal. Ease up the accelerator whilst changing to a higher
gear, and gradually depress the accelerator when the higher gear is
engaged.
S TART only in first gear, which is engaged by depressing the clutch
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