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To prime the fuel, press lever 1 (Fig.
30).
The vehicle features high power
ignition system, for that reason never
start the engine by arcing a disconnect-
ed HT lead to the spark plug, never dis-
connect HT leads or check HT circuits
for spark with the engine running, since
it may damage HT components and
render the ignition system inoperative.
Always remember that the exhaust
gasses are noxious. Therefore, the
premises where the vehicle is started
and warmed up must be well ventilated.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Never use the starter motor to set the
vehicle into motion.
We recommend starting the vehicle
with the engine warmed up. If in cold
weather or after long parking there is
no possibility for you to warm up the
engine before setting to motion, and
you need to take off immediately, start
driving in a low gear and with low
engine speed. As the temperature of oil
in the gearbox rises, shift to higher
gears.
For more confident gear shifting
remember the difference between the
1st and the reverse gear shift patterns.
Select the reverse gear with a 3 sec-
onds pause after depressing the clutch
pedal and only with the vehicle fully
stopped. To select reverse gear, move
the lever from neutral position just like
for the 1st gear, then push it forward
harder to a stop.
The engine is distinguished for its
low noise operation. Timely shift gears
to avoid engine high speeds. This helps
to extend vehicle life and increase fuel
economy.
Always try to evaluate the road
before starting a cornering manoeuvre.
Slow down the vehicle depending on
the cornering radius and road surface,
then «negotiate» the corner gradually
increasing the engine speed. This will
help to keep the hold even on an icy
road. Avoid hard braking or abruptly
releasing the accelerator pedal during
cornering, for in this case the wheels
grip on the road may fade and you will
lose control over your vehicle.
Where possible, drive without heavy
acceleration or deceleration, which add
to tyre wear and fuel consumption. Fuel
consumption is also affected by low
tyre pressure, foul or worn spark plugs
and use of engine oils of higher viscos-
ity grades than those recommended.
Likewise, fuel consumption increas-
es when towing a trailer. Furthermore,
towing induces loads on the vehicle
body, engine and transmission thus
reducing their service life.
After driving over puddles, vehicle
wash or long driving on wet roads,
when water is likely to get into the
wheel brake mechanisms, apply the
brakes gently on the move in order to
dry up the discs, drums and linings.
When driving over puddles reduce
your speed to avoid aquaplaning,
which may result in side skidding or
loss of steerability. Worn tyres increase
the probability of aquaplaning.
To avoid engine failure due to water
coming into cylinders through the air
cleaner, do not cross pools over 300
mm deep (i.e. water reaching vehicle
underbody). Cross pools at a minimum
possible speed to avoid waves coming
over the bumper.
Do not exceed vehicle load specifi-
cations given in the present manual.
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