A.J.S. 8, 14, Instruction Book, Page: 9 / 60

Controls
Throttle twist grip. On right handlebar. Twist inwards to open. When fully closed
engine should just idle when hot.
Valve Lifter. Small lever on left side handlebar.
Air lever. Small lever on right handlebar. Pull inwards to increase air supply to
carburetter. Once set, when engine has warmed up, requires no alteration for different
road speeds. Should be fully closed when starting engine from cold.
Clutch lever. Large lever on left handlebar. Grip to release clutch so that drive to
rear wheel is disconnected.
Front brake lever. Large lever on right handlebar. Grip to operate front wheel
brake and, for normal braking, use in conjunction with rear brake application.
Rear brake lever. Pedal close to left side foot rest. Depress with left foot to apply
rear brake. Apply gently and use increasing pressure as the road speed decreases.
Gear change lever. Pedal in horizontal position close to right foot rest. Controls
selection of the four speeds, or ratios, between engine and rear wheel revolutions, with
a "free" or neutral, position.
Kick-starter lever. Vertical pedal on right hand side of gear box.
Gear indicator. Moves under the control of the gear change lever and the number
registering with a line on gear box indicates gear in engagement (or neutral).
Gear box filler cap.
Located on side of gear case cover. Allows insertion of lubricant
and access to clutch inner wire and internal clutch operating level.
Petrol tank filler cap. Located in top of fuel tank. To release, slightly depress, turn
fully to the left, and then lift away. There are two locking positions. The middle posi-
tion, between the fully tightened down and "lift away" positions, is in the nature of a
"safety" device to prevent loss that might be occasioned by unauthorised meddling.
Oil reservoir filler cap.
Located on right side crankcase. To remove, unscrew.
Lighting switch. Left hand one on top of head Iamp, with three positions:
OFF ... Off.
L. ... Pilot, rear and speedometer ON.
H. ... Main, rear and speedometer ON.
Ignition switch. Right hand one on head lamp. Three positions—EMG., OFF., IGN.
Turn clockwise for Ignition.
Ammeter. In top of head lamp. Indicates charge or discharge.
Dipping switch. On left handlebar. Operates when lamp switch is at " H " .
Horn switch. On left handlebar, incorporated with Dip Switch.
Speedometer. In top of head lamp.
Before using the machine, sit on the saddle and become familiar with the position and
operation of the various controls. Pay particular attention to the gear positions.
If any adjustment is made to the rear brake pedal make certain the brake does not bind
and also see there Is not excessive free pedal movement before the brake comes "on".
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