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Austin-Healey Sprite User Manual

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AUSTIN-HKAI,KY SPRITE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
One fuse protects the accessories which are operative only
when the ignition is switched on (e.g., stop-lights, fuel gauge,
and direction indicators). The other fuse protects those acces-
sories which can 'be operated independently of the ignition. If a
new fuse blows, the cause of the trouble must be determined.
FUSES
BUL'BS
Accessories (AUX)
Accessories (AUX. IGN)
Headlights:
R.H.
L.H.
R.H. and L.H. Europe (except France)
Side and Flasher Lights
Stop- and Tail-lights
Flasher Lights
Number Plate Illumination Light ..
Panel Lights
Ignition and Headlight Beam Warning
Lights
RADIO
T'HREE models are available as optional extras, Radiomobile Models
x 20X, 22X and 230R,.
For tuning and operating instructions reference should be made to
the booklet issued with each radio supplied by the manufacturer<.
Two of the models available are manually tuned. Model 20X
operates on the. Medium and Long Wavebands. On the left of the
unit a volume control and on/off switch is fitted whilst on the right
there is a tuning control concentric with a Waveband switch. Model
22X is identical except that it operates only on the Medium Wave-
band.
The other model is the 230R which is a short wave receiver. The
volume — on/off control is on the left of the unit forward of, and
concentric with, the tone control wbich gives three tone settings.
There are two further controls on the right of the unit, the forward
control being for tuning, with the wave-change switch behind it.
Volts
]2
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
42/36
42/36
45/40
21/6
21/6
21
6
2.2
2.2
Watts
35 amps.
35 amps.
354
355
370
380
380
382
989
987
987
Lucas
No.
DUST on the vehicle may be lightly flicked off with a duster,
BOD YWORK
but on all other occasions the vehicle should be thoroughly washed
and dried before a non-abrasive polish is used. Any attempt to rub
dirt off the vehicle will result in severe scratching of the smooth
surface of the high lustre enameL Grease and tar splashes must be
very carefully removed with a soft rag dipped in petrol.
will greatly assist in maintaining the high lustre finish of the
pain twork.
When washing the vehicle, start at the top and work downward,
using a slow fiow of water and a sponge free from grit and oil.
Leather off all surplus moisture.
Should the finish become dull after several months, the use of
an emulsion polish of reputable manufacture will restore it to
its original condition.
Chromium plated parts sho dd be washed with soap and warm
water and cleaned with a damp leather. On no account should
ihetal polish or any kind of abrasive substance by used.
The hood should be cleaned regularly,, particularly when it
is new, to combat any initial chemical reaction which may occur
during its early life.
To clean the hood, it is only necessary to use soap and water,
with a soft brush to r emove any ingrained dirt. F r equent
washing with soap and water considerably improves the appear-
ance and wearing qualities of the hood, and it should be washed
at least as often as the rest of the car.
If dust and grime have been allowed to remain on the hood
for a long time so that it has become really dirty, and the ordinary
soap and water method is not completely effective, then benzine
may be used with the same type of brush.
The interior of the hood can be cleaned by the sparing use
of trichlorethylene or a reputable brand of proprietary clothes
cleaner. On no account should spirit cleaners be used inside the
hood as their use would damage the proofing and wearing
qualities of the fabric.
It will be found that by cleaning by the methods outlined, the
hood will continue to look as good as new.
The leather-cloth upholstery and trimming should be wiped
over occasionally with a cloth damped in warm soapy water.
Repeat the operation using a fresh cloth and water — avoid
flooding — and finish by drying and polishing with a good qua1ity
leather cream.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO USE A MILD, NON-CAUSTlC
SOAP OF THE TOILET KIND and to avoid the use of
PETROL and DETERGENTS.
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8'ashing and Polishing: Frequent washing with clean cold water
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Austin-Healey Sprite Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAustin-Healey
ModelSprite
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish