Driving - Matchless 1964 G3 350 Instruction Book

FUEL
Although various quality fuels are again available owners are advised to use only the
best. The small economy that might be considered to accrue by using the cheaper
grades is more than offset by the advantages obtained by using only Premium Grades.
FUEL SUPPLY
A two level petrol tap which gives a reserve supply of fuel is situated at the rear end of
the petrol tank on the left side.
of the petrol tap.
The short lever, incorporated in the tap, is operated to bring in the reserve fuel (approxi-
mately two pints).
For normal running move this lever to the right.
the lever to the left in register with the word RESERVE embossed on the petrol tap.
Refuel as soon as possible after using the reserve and then move the lever on the tap
to the normal running position.
Always turn off the fuel supply when the machine is stationary.
STARTING T H E ENGINE FROM COLD
Check that there is sufficient fuel in the petrol tank.
Check that there is sufficient oil in the oil tank.
Check that the gear pedal is in the neutral position.
Pull outward the plunger of off-side petrol tap.
Check that the air control (ever is in the fully closed position.
Open the throttle not more than one-sixth of the total movement of the twist grip.
Depress the plunger on the top of the carburetter float chamber until it can be felt the
chamber Is full of petrol.
SINGLE CYLINDER MODELS
Turn ignition switch to O N .
Raise the valve lifter lever and, while keeping it raised, turn over the engine several
times by depressing the kick-starter pedal, three times, the object being to free the
engine. (This only applies if the engine is cold.)
Depress the kick-starter until compression is felt, then raise the valve lifter lever and
ease the engine just over compression.
return nearly to its normal position, give it a long swinging kick with the valve closed.
Flywheel momentum will carry over compression and the engine should fire immediately.
if it fails to do so repeat exactly the same process.
T W I N CYLINDER (DE-LUXE MODELS)
Fully advance the ignition, then pull inwards the control lever one-eighth of an inch.
Operate the kick-starter by giving it a long deliberate swinging kick and the engine
should start.
The first slow and gentle movement is essential to avoid damage to the teeth of the
kick-starter pinion.
After the engine has started, slowly open the air lever until it runs evenly.
the throttle so that the engine is running at a moderate speed (neither racing nor ticking
over) and allow to warm up. While doing this, check the oil circulation as detailed In
page 13. The machine can then be taken on the road.
T W I N CYLINDER (STANDARD MODELS)
Turn the switch to IGN, open the throttle to the smallest amount possible.
the kickstarter by giving it a long deliberate swinging kick and the engine should start.
NOTE—Do not race up the engine from cold and do not flood the carburetter to such
an extent that petrol is dripping because then, in the event of a backfire, there
is a danger of such loose petrol igniting. This cannot possibly happen If the
starting instructions are carefully followed, but, in the event of a fire, there is
no cause for panic.
open wide the throttle and turn over the engine by operating the kick-starter
pedal when suction will extinguish the fire.

DRIVING

To turn on the fuel supply press in the hexagon portion
Open the throttle to the smallest amount possible.
Then, after allowing the kick-starter pedal to
Merely turn off the petrol tap to isolate the main supply,
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To use the reserve fuel supply, move
Then set
Operate