DO
use the gears freely, particularly on hills and when
accelerating after corners, in traffic, etc.
DO
free the engine
by
hand when cold before using the
starter.
DO
avoid
"
harsh
"
driving, particularly when braking; the
M.G. brakes are smooth and powerful and need never be
'I
stamped on."
Do
retard the ignition before starting the engine.
DO
read this Manual thoroughly and carefully and follow out
the instructions laid down.
DO
write to us or come and see us (by appointment, please)
when in any difficulty.
DO
always quote model, year, engine and chassis numbers
when writing.
This
is
very
important.
DO not
allow the engine to
"
pink."
DO not
slip the clutch except when actually starting off or
changing gear; change down in traffic, to bottom gear
if
necessary.
DO not
subject the tyres to glancing blows from the kerb when
drawing up beside the pavement; this may interfere
with wheel alignment and have a serious effect on
steering and tyre life.
DO not
lean on open doors.
DO not
under any circumstances allow the oil level to fall
below half full
;
it is best to keep it always up to three-
quarters at least.
DO not
mix different brands of oil in the sump.
Do not
race the engine when it is cold; this will shorten con-
siderably the life of pistons and bearings, and may even
result in piston seizure. At the same time do not
allow it to idle, this is equally injurious. The best
warming up speed is
1,000
r.p.m.
DO not
allow the engin'e to labour.
DO not
forget to top up the battery regularly.
DO not
forget to turn the petrol tap back to the main position
after rehiling the tank.
DO not
run the engine with th'e mixture control in the rich
position longer than necessary.
DO not
leave the headlamps alight when the car is stationary
at night; this drains the battery unnecessarily and is
very discourteous to other road users.
DO not
try to improve your car's performanc,e by altering the
ignition timing or interfering in any way with standard
settings and adjustments. The makers know best.
Do not
forget to lubricate clutch thrust.
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