Kickstarter Pedal
This is the other pedal on the right-hand side of the engine. Depression of the pedal
rotates the engine.
Petrol Tap
This is located under the rear end of the tank. To turn on the petrol, pull the serrated
button out and lock in position by turning anti-clockwise. To turn off the petrol, turn
the button in a clockwise direction and push in.
Lighting Switch
This is operated by a switch on the headlamp, and has three positions—OFF, LOW,
and HEAD respectively. The LOW position is also for use when the machine is
stationary. On direct lighting models the parking bulb draws its current from a dry
battery accommodated in the headlamp behind the reflector.
On battery lighting models turn the lighting switch to LOW if the battery is
discharged as this will deliver the maximum charging current to the battery when the
engine is running.
Carburetter Tickler
This is a small plunger in the top of the carburetter float chamber. Pressing it down
pushes down the float and frees the needle valve thus permitting the carburetter to
receive excess petrol.
Steering Lock
Mounted underneath the bottom fork yoke. To operate the lock turn the forks to the
left then turn the key in the lock to release the plunger. This prevents the machine
being driven or wheeled.
DRIVING
To Start the Engine
Set the gear in neutral (i.e., between the first and second gear positions).
If cold, first depress the carburetter tickler momentarily and close the strangler.
Open the twist grip control a small amount and give the kickstarter a vigorous kick
downwards, whereupon the engine should fire at once.
During normal running the strangler must always be kept fully open and it
should be opened immediately the engine fires, or should the weather be cold, at the
earliest possible moment.
N
OTE
:—While it is necessary to close the strangler when starting from cold, this
may not be necessary when the engine is warm and should certainly not be so if the
engine is restarted after a short wait only.
To Stop the Engine
Close the throttle and disengage the clutch. If the engine does not stop it indicates
that the throttle is not closing properly.
To Engage First Gear
Declutch and move the gearchange pedal downwards to its limit. If difficulty is
experienced in engaging first gear when stationary, rock the machine backwards and
forwards maintaining slight pressure on the gearchange pedal, until the gear is felt to
engage.
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