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Austin-Healey Sprite User Manual

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A.USTIN-HKALEY SPRITE
INSTRUMENTS 4 CONTROLS
FOOT CONTROLS
Accelerator: The small right-hand pedal which operates the
carburetter throttle.
Brake: The centre pedal which operates the brakes on all
four wheels.
Clutch: The left-hand pedal. The foot should be kept clear of
the pedal except when engagement or disengagement of any gear
is intended, or when in heavy traffic. Press to the floor for
complete disengagement.
Dip Switch: This is located in the floor to the left of the clutch
pedal. To dip the headlight beams depress the switch. Depress
again to return them to the straight ahead position.
8'indscreen 8'iper Switch: To start the windscreen wipers pull
out the switch marked "W" on the fascia panel. To park, push
in the switch; when the wiper arms will automatically return to
the parked position,-
Pane/ Light Switch: Situated on the lower edge of the fascia
panel. No light will be obtained unless the sidelights are also on.
Horn Button: Mounted at the centre of the steering wheel
and can be operated when the ignition switch is 'off'.
Seats: The driver's seat is mounted on slides and is instantly
adjustable by means of the lever located at the front of the seat..
The passenger's seat is not adjustable. The backs of the seats
can be folded forward.
Crankcase Oil Fillert Incorporated in the valve rocker cover.
Bayonet fitting cap, with anchor cable to prevent loss.
HAND CONTROLS
Hand Brake: Pull-up lever type, situated between the driver' s
and passenger's seat. Operates mechanically on the rear wheels
only.
Gear Lever: Should always be in neutral when starting the
engine. The gear positions are indicated on the top of the lever
knob. Move the lever hard right (to overcome pressure of spring-
loaded stop) and then back to engage reverse gear.
Choke Control: Pull the control out to its limit when starting
the engine from cold. Push in the choke control completely as
soon as the engine will run evenly without its use.
Ignition Switch: Turn the key in a clockwise direction to switch
on. Do not leave the switch 'on' when the vehicle is stationary-
the red warning light is a reminder.
Lights Switch: The cehtral moulding which surrounds the
ignition switch. Turn clockwise to the first notch.to switch on the
sidelights and to the second to switch on the headlights.
Starter Switch Knob: Pull out the control knob to start, and
release as soon as the engine fires. If the engine fails to start
after a few revolutions, do not operate the starter again until the
engine is stationary.
' Direction Indicators: To operate, move the switch to the left
. or right, according to whichever indicator is required. A warning
light on the instrument panel flashes green for as long. as the
indicators are in use.
Heater and' Demister Control: Th is is s ituated centrally
on the fascia and provides the means for regulating the heating
and demisting system. Full operating instructions are given on
page 47.
Release the extra bonnet
prop from its securing clip
'A' and insert the endin the
hole 'B' on the underside of
the bonnet.
Bonnet lock: To release the bonnet turn the plated locking
. handle, situated behind the front number plate, in a clockwise
direction. Lift the safety catch lever (see illustration on page 46)
at the same time raising the bonnet. The bonnet is held open by
two telescopic prop rods which lock automatically in the fully ex-
tended position.
As a safety measure an extra prop is provided and should
always be used to prevent any possibility of an accident. Release
the prop from the clip at the side of the radiator and insert the
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Austin-Healey Sprite Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAustin-Healey
ModelSprite
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish