Matchless 1964 G12 650, Instruction Book, Page: 10 / 104

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Trip mileage recorder.
The bottom set of figures located in the speedometer
dial indicates the number of miles (or kilometres) travelled since the recorder
was set to zero. Can be re-set at any time. Used to measure the length of
individual trips. The red figures indicate tenths of a mile. Unless re-set, indicates
a total of 1,000 miles and then automatically re-sets to zero.
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Re-set knob.
Protrudes from lower part of speedometer head. Pull and turn
to right till "000·0" appears to re-set the trip mileage recorder.
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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).
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Pillion foot rest.
Fold upwards to a vertical position when not in use.
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Fork top bolt.
One at top of each fork main inner tube. Must be raised to
allow insertion of hydraulic fluid.
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Ignition switch.
(See page 73.)
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Valve lifter.
Small lever on left handlebar.
Two separate switches are now used in the head lamp, the right switch
is for ignition.
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THROTTLE TWIST GRIP.
AIR CONTROL.
IGNITION CONTROL.
MAGNETO CUT OUT (on
Magneto Contact-Breaker
Cover) (Twin).
CLUTCH LEVER.
FRONT BRAKE LEVER.
REAR BRAKE PEDAL.
GEAR CHANGE LEVER.
KICK-STARTER PEDAL.
LAMP CONTROL SWITCH.
AMMETER.
HORN BUTTON.
GEAR BOX FILLER CAP.
RIDER'S FOOTREST.
PETROL TANK FILLER CAP.
OIL TANK FILLER CAP.
HEADLAMP DIP SWITCH.
DUMMY GRIP.
SPEEDOMETER, MILES PER
HOUR DIAL.
SPEEDOMETER, TOTAL
MILEAGE.
SPEEDOMETER, TRIP
MILEAGE.
SPEEDOMETER, TRIP
RECORDER RESET KNOB.
GEAR POSITION
INDICATOR.
PILLION FOOTRESTS.
FORK TOP BOLT (Remove
to add oil).
IGNITION SWITCH.
VALVE LIFTER.
Controls
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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