Running In
Your new Trident requires a 'running in' period. This is very important
as it allows the mechanical components to bed in and will increase the
serviceable life of the car. It is recommended that the rst 100 miles
(160km) of use no more than two thirds throttle is used and try not to go
above 20mph (32kph). Vary the speed after 100 miles (160km) have been
achieved and it is advised to go through all the 'checks' as mentioned
previously. In addition change the engine and rear drive oil and check
and clean the air lter and clean the spark plug. Check the level of the
brake uid and the play in the rear brake operating lever, nally check
the tyres are at the correct pressure.
Loading
When determining if the vehicle is overloaded (the rated load capacity
being 160kg), the weights of the vehicle, driver, passenger and any lug-
gage should be combined.
An overloaded vehicle will become unstable for example dicult to
steer and any stopping distance will be increased.
Periodic Servicing/Maintenance
After the running in period the engine oil should be changed periodi-
cally dependant on use, heavy use requires more frequent oil changes
- use a good quality SAE10w-40 oil the approximate capacity is 1000ml
(1.75 pints).
The nal drive capacity is 200ml (0.35 pint) of SAE 90 gearbox oil - the
brake uid should be topped up with DOT 4 or higher brake uid.
The spark plug gap should be 0.7mm.
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Guide to Operation - Cont’
Headlight Beam Switch (1):
Push the rocker switch down for high
beam - Return to the up position for low
beam.
Turn Signal Indicator Switch (2):
Push the slide switch to the left to indicate
a left turn or to the right to indicate a right
turn - Press the switch down to cancel the
indicators.
Horn Button (3):
Push this button to sound the horn.
Headlight Switch:
Position 1 - all lights are o.
Position 2 - switches the Side, Rear and Meter
lights on.
Position 3 - switches the Headlight,
Sidelights,Rearlights and Meter lights on.
Start Button (4):
This button operates the starter motor.
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