1,000 Miles (1600 Km.) (Free Service) - Triumph Spitfire MK3 Handbook

ROUTINE SERVICING
The engine sump is initially filled at the factory with a special running-in oil which should be drained after completing the first 1,000
miles (1600 km.) and the sump refilled with one of the high grade oils recommended. During this period many of the components, including
the brakes, fan belt, gaskets, studs and nuts, settle down, thus necessitating slight adjustment and an overall check.
The owner is, therefore, urged at the completion of this period to return the vehicle to the selling dealer who will perform the following
operations free-of-charge, except for oil and grease
.
ENGINE
Coolant - Check level
Sump - Drain and refill
Cylinder head - Check tightness
Carburettor - Top up carburettor dampers
and adjust engine idling speed
Accelerator control linkage and pedal
fulcrum - Oil
Fan belt - Adjust tension
Valves - Adjust clearances
Mounting bolts - Check tightness
Manifolds - Check tightness
Oil filter - Check for oil leaks
CLUTCH AND CONTROLS
Master cylinder - Top up
Hydraulic pipes - Check for leakage
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox, Overdrive - Check level and
top up
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1,000 MILES (1600 KM.) (Free Service)

Rear axle - Check level and top up
Universal joint coupling belts - Check
tightness
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
Front wheel alignment - Check with aid of
tracking equipment
Rear wheel alignment - Check by condition
of tyre tread
Steering unit attachments and "U" bolts -
Check for tightness
Tie rods and levers - Check for tightness
Lower steering swivels - Oil
BIKAKES AND CONTROLS
Handbrake cable and linkage - Lubricate
Hydraulic pipes - Check for leaks, chafing
and for hose clearance
Master cylinder - Check level and top up
Brake shoes and handbrake cable - Adjust
as necessary
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Battery - Check and adjust level. Check
charging rate
Generator and starter motor - Check
fixing bolts for tightness
Distributor - Lubricate and adjust points
Headlamp - Check alignment and adjust if
required
Lights, heater, screen washer, wipers and
warning equipment - Check operation
WHEELS AND TYRES
Wheel nuts-Check tightness
Tyres-Check and adjust pressures
BODY
Door strikers, locks and hinges - Oil and
check operation
Body mounting belts - Check tightness
Door handles, controls and windscreen-
Wipe clean.