Peel Engineering Trident Petrol, User Manual

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Guide to Operation - Ignition Switch
Position 1 - Turn the key to this position to start the engine; the key can-
not be removed in this position.
Position 2 - Turn the key to this position to stop the engine; the key can
be removed in this pposition.
Position 3 - Steering Lock, This function is NOT available.
Starting
Place the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise until the igni-
tion light comes on. Depress the foot brake (see warning below) and
press the starter button - Keep the button pressed until the engine starts
but for no longer than 5 seconds, should the engine fail to start, wait 10
seconds and try again. There is no need to use the throttle while starting
as the carburetor has and automatic choke.
WARNING: Always start the engine with the brake pedal depressed.
Once started do not rev the engine, the car is fi tted with an automatic
clutch and could move forward and cause injury, keep the footbrake ap-
plied until ready to move.
In hot weather, leaving the engine idling for long periods will cause it to
overheat.
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Troubleshooting
In the unlikely event something fails or the engine does not start,
the following guide should help you to fi nd and rectify the fault:
Engine won’t start Check Fuel Check Carburettor Check Battery &
Fuse Check & Clean Spark
Plug
Lights Don’t Work Check Main Fuse Check Battery Check Switches Check Connections
Brakes Inefective Check Fluid Levels
& Rear Brake Travel Check Front Pads &
Rear Shoes Check brake
disk and drum
lining Check pipes/hoses/
cables
Bad Handling Check front & Rear
tyre pressures Check front & Rear
tyres for excessive
wear Check front &
rear suspension
for restrictions
or play Check front & rear
wheel bearings
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Checking the Carburettor:
If your car fails to start, check the air pilot screw on the side of the carbu-
rettor. It should be 2.5 turns out. Screw all the way in and count the number
of turns out.