CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
Hand brake
The hand-brake is
of
the pull-up lever type, operating mechanically on the
rear wheels only. To release the h
and
brake, pull it upwards to take the load,
press the ratchet release button located in the end of the lever with the thumb and
push the lever down into the 'off' position. The hand brake is automatically
adjusted at the same time as the foot brake and requires no separate adjustment.
Pedals
The left-hand pedal operates the clutch, the centre pedal the brakes, and the
right-h and pedal the accelerator. Keep the foot clear of the clutch pedal except
when engagement or disengagement of any gear is intended, or when in heavy
traffic.
Dr
iving with the foot resting on the peda l will lead to rapid clutch wear.
Driving controls- right-hand drive
I. Hand brake.
2. Headlight dip switch.
3.
Horn
switch.
4. Clutch pedal.
5. Brake pedal.
6. Accelerator pedal.
7. Direction indicator.
8.
Gear
lever.
Gear lever
The gear positions
are
indicated on the lever knob; make certain that the lever
is in the neutral position before starting the engine. First
and
second gears are
selected by moving the lever to the left, and engaged by moving it forward into
first gear and backwards into second gear. Third and
fourth
gears are selected
by moving the lever to the right through the neutral position until resistance is
felt, then forward into third gear and backwards into fourth gear.
To engage reverse gear move the lever to the right in the neutral position until
resistance is felt, apply further side pressure to overcome the resistance and then
move it backwards to engage the gear. Synchromesh is provided on second,
third, and fourth gears.
Horn
switch
The horn is sounded by pressing the centre disc of the steering-wheel.
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