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Peel Engineering Trident Petrol - Vehicle Operation and Starting; Ignition Switch Functions; Engine Starting Procedure; Troubleshooting Common Issues

Peel Engineering Trident Petrol
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Guide to Operation - Ignition Switch
Position 1 - Turn the key to this position to start the engine; the key can-
not be removed in this position.
Position 2 - Turn the key to this position to stop the engine; the key can
be removed in this pposition.
Position 3 - Steering Lock, This function is NOT available.
Starting
Place the key into the ignition switch and turn clockwise until the igni-
tion light comes on. Depress the foot brake (see warning below) and
press the starter button - Keep the button pressed until the engine starts
but for no longer than 5 seconds, should the engine fail to start, wait 10
seconds and try again. There is no need to use the throttle while starting
as the carburetor has and automatic choke.
WARNING: Always start the engine with the brake pedal depressed.
Once started do not rev the engine, the car is  tted with an automatic
clutch and could move forward and cause injury, keep the footbrake ap-
plied until ready to move.
In hot weather, leaving the engine idling for long periods will cause it to
overheat.
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Troubleshooting
In the unlikely event something fails or the engine does not start,
the following guide should help you to nd and rectify the fault:
Engine won’t start Check Fuel Check Carburettor Check Battery &
Fuse
Check & Clean Spark
Plug
Lights Don’t Work Check Main Fuse Check Battery Check Switches Check Connections
Brakes Inefective Check Fluid Levels
& Rear Brake Travel
Check Front Pads &
Rear Shoes
Check brake
disk and drum
lining
Check pipes/hoses/
cables
Bad Handling Check front & Rear
tyre pressures
Check front & Rear
tyres for excessive
wear
Check front &
rear suspension
for restrictions
or play
Check front & rear
wheel bearings
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Checking the Carburettor:
If your car fails to start, check the air pilot screw on the side of the carbu-
rettor. It should be 2.5 turns out. Screw all the way in and count the number
of turns out.