Triumph TR6 - Starting the Engine; Preparation for Engine Start; Starting a Hot Engine Procedure

STARTING
THE
ENGINE
Preparation
Check,
and
if necessary
top
up, the
radiator water
level
and
the
engine
oil
level.
Apply the
handbrake
and ensure that the gear shift
lever
is in
the "Neutral"
position. In
cold weather pull the
"cold
start"
control fully
out; in warm
weather
pull
to the mid-position.
In hot
climates, do not
use the control. Insert the ignition key
and turn it
to the "Ignition"
position,
causing
the "no
charge",
"low
oil
pressure" and
("brake
failure"
L.H.
steering only)
indicator
lights
to
glow, the
fuel
gauge to register the
contents of
the fuel
tank
and
the
temperature
gauge to register
the tempera-
ture
of the
engine
coolant.
From
the "Ignition"
position, turn
the
key
clockwise
against
spring
pressure to operate
the
starter
motor.
Immediately
the
engine fires,
release
thb
key,
which
will return
to the "fgnition"
position. Should
the
engine fail to
start
at
the first
attempt, do
not
re-operate
the starter
switch
until the starter motor
has
come
to
rest.
As
soon
as the
engine starts,
push the
cold start control "half
in"
(cold
climates),
or
"fully
in"
(warm
climates) and warm
the
engine
at an
idling
speed
of
approximately 1,500
r.p.m. This
will
42
cause
the "no
charge",
"low
oil pressgre"
and "brake
failure"
indicator
lights
to
be extinguished,
thus indicating
satisfactory
performance of the
generating, lubricating
and braking
systems.
Should an
indicator
light
remain
on, stop the
engine
and
establish
the
cause.
Failure
to do so may
result in
serious
damage.
After
starting the engine,
cylinder
wear
is minimised
if
the
engine
is
warmed up
quickly
by
driving away
when the indicator
lights
are
extinguished.
Maintain
an engine
speed of
approxi-
mately
1,500 r.p.m.
until
the
"cold
start
control"
can be
pushed
fully
in. In warm
climates, use of
the
control may be
unneces-
sary. Avoid the
use of full
throttle during
the warming-up
period. A
thermostat incorporated
in
the cooling
system
enables
the
engine to be
warmed
up
quickly
from
cold.
IMPORTANT.
The
'cold
start control' must
not be
used for
a
longer
period than
necessary.
Starting
a
Hot Engfure
When re-starting
a
hot
engine, depress
the
accelerator
pedal
to
about one-third of its
travel before operating
the
starter
switch.
The
cold
start control
should
not
be used.