Radical Sportscars SR3 RS, Руководство пользователя

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Preparation for shake-down
Before your SR3 RS leaves the factory it is thoroughly inspected, the
suspension is set on a flat patch to factory recommended settings and
the car is run-up and fully checked on our rolling road dynamometer.
Despite this, it is essential that before taking to the track, you carry out
a thorough spanner check, paying particular attention to all hoses,
connections and suspension fixings, brake bias adjuster etc.
Check engine oil level
The oil level in the dry sump tank must be checked using the dip stick
supplied. The level must be maintained between the top two marks
when warm (a minimum of 40°C oil temperature), and between the
bottom two marks when cold. The level should be checked AFTER
running the engine, and holding the revs at 4,000rpm for ten seconds,
to allow the oil to be scavenged. The engine should be turned off to
check the level. (The sight-glass in the side of the engine should
be ignored.)
Only use Radical-recommended oil which is formulated to run in the
integral gearbox and clutch, as well as the engine. Recommended
synthetic-based racing oil is available online.
NOTE: The oil level on pre-2009 cars fitted with the Powertec-Suzuki
wet sump engine, should be no lower than three quarters up the
sight-glass, with the car on level ground and the motor warm and
running. The sump is baffled and the oil takes some time to settle. Later
wet sump engines are fitted with a dip stick in the top of the engine to
aid checking oil levels.
Checks before driving your Radical
WARNING!
Do not rev the engine to more than 4,000rpm until the
oil is above 50°C. When cold the oil can run at
excessive pressure, which may damage the engine.
Radiator cooling fans are not fitted as standard.
Do not let the water temperature exceed 90°C when
warming the engine to check oil level.
Check other fluid levels
In the brake and clutch master cylinders, use only Radical approved
high temperature racing brake fluid which is available online.
The engine cooling system uses a 50:50 anti-freeze/water mixture. The
level should be to the top of the swirl pot.
The Powertec gear drive system should be filled with
Radical-approved gear oil, available online, to the level of the side
inspection plug.
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