Triumph 1978 - On the Machine; Foot Controls; Taking the Motorcycle on the Road for the First Time; To Start the Engine

ON THE MACHINE
Ig
ni tio n sw itc h - On lett hand headlamp bracket operated by a key.
Turn the key closkwise to switch
on ignition.
Gas taps - At the rear underneath the tank. Turn down the lever on the
right tap for normal running. When the reserve is required turn up the
lever on the left tap. Always turn off both taps when parking . otherwise
the motor will become flooded.
Note : When the machine is used for continual high speeds or maximum
acceleration, i.e. maximum throttle opening both taps must be used
simultaneously to ensure that a sufficient quantity of fuel
is available.
FOOT CONTROLS
Brake pedal - In front of right fo otrest. Press down to apply the rear
wheel brake.
Gearchange lever - In front of left footrest. Press down to change to a
lower gear or pull up to change to a higher gear. The lever is spring
loaded and
always returns to t he central positio n.
St art er pedal - The folding pedal behind the right footrest.
TAKING THE MOTORCYCLE ON THE ROAD
FOR
THE FIRST TIME
In most cases the dealer will have checked the oil levels in the gearbox,
primary chaincase and reservoir,
ch ecked the tire pressures and filled the
dry-charged battery;
if in doubt check again. Replenish the gas tank with
a suitable grade of fuel and the motorcycle is ready for starting.
TO S TART THE ENGINE
1. Select th e neutral position between first and seco nd gear.
2. Pull in the clutch lever and operate the st arter pedal sever al times to
free the clutc h.
3. Tu rn on the gas tap marked main R/H si de and depress co ld st art
lev
er at top of carburettor LlH side.
4. Place the key in the ignition switch and turn clockwise to the -ON'
position.
5. Press down the starter pedal
genlly until you feel some resistance;
then press harder with the throttle
sl/ightly open when the engine
should start. .
6. Open the cold start as soon as the engine will allow it without staIHn:g.
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