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Summary of Contents for Birkin S3
- Page 1 O W N E R S M A N U A L...
- Page 2 C O N T E N T S Registration Form ............. Introduction ............. Know Your Vehicle ............. Regular Maintenance ............. Service Data ............. Service Record .............
- Page 3 O W N E R S R E G I S T R A T I O N Questions marked with (*) optional and general information for our records. Either (+27 31 7091287) or email (info@birkin.co.za) your details Name: - Vehicle Model:- *Age: - V.I.N. / Chassis Number:- Postal Address:- Engine Number:- Supplying Dealer:- Country: -...
- Page 4 I N TR OD UC TI O N In producing this manual, the object has been to confine the contents to information essential to the proper running and operation of the vehicle. Nevertheless, the operator will find all the guidance necessary to maintain the vehicle in first-class condition and to ensure trouble free service.
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Page 5: Know Your Vehicle
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE It is important to become familiar with your vehicles instruments, controls and switches before driving, so that using them becomes automatic and instinctive. Identification - Factory Built Vehicles 17 digit identification number on a plate which is welded to the top left V IN n u mb e r : hand diagonal brace in the engine bay. -
Page 6: Fuse Box
FUSE BOX Situated in the Engine Bay DIP RELAY F u s e B o x #1 F u s e B o x #4 MAIN 40 AMP LOW BEAM 15 AMP HORN 10 AMP HI BEAM 25 AMP SEAT BELT 7.5 AMP RAD FAN HANDBRAKE... - Page 7 DASHBOARD LAYOUT for Right Hand Vehicle Speedometer Dip switch Windscreen washer switch Rev counter/Tachometer Indicator light Handbrake warning light Oil pressure gauge Brake fluid warning light Demister switch Ammeter Indicator switch Emergency lights switch High beam warning light Hooter switch Windscreen wipers switch Water temperature gauge Test switch - Brake Fluid...
- Page 8 DASHBOARD LAYOUT for Left Hand Vehicle Speedometer Dip switch Windscreen washer switch Rev counter/Tachometer Indicator light Handbrake warning light Oil pressure gauge Brake fluid warning light Demister switch Ammeter Indicator switch Emergency lights switch High beam warning light Hooter switch Windscreen wipers switch Water temperature gauge Test switch - Brake Fluid...
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Page 9: Pedal Box Adjustment
PEDAL BOX ADJUSTMENT The pedal box can be moved forward or backwards by positioning the pedal box locating bolts in one of the four positions indicated below. Pedal box adjustment fasteners... - Page 10 C L U T C H , B R A K E A N D A C C E L E R A T O R P E D A L A D J U S T M E N T The pedal pads may be adjusted vertically and laterally by using alternative mounting positions on the clutch, brake and acceleratory pedals as shown below.
- Page 11 BRAKE BIAS ADJUSTMENT It is possible to adjust the braking bias between the front and rear by adjusting the Bias Bar on the pedal box. Instructions follow on next page. Master cylinder push rod lock Nuts. _________ Front Bias Rear Bias...
- Page 12 Instructions for setting adjustment on Bias Bar: Loosen the master cylinder push rod lock nuts (point #1) and adjust the push rod lengths until they are equal, with approximately 0,5mm free-play. Loosen the bias lock nut (point #2) with a 13 mm spanner. Using a screwdriver (point #3), rotate the bias bar (point #4) in a clockwise direction to increase braking to rear or anticlockwise to increase to the front.
- Page 13 H A N D B R A K E A D J U S T M E N T The handbrake tension must be set correctly as described below. By adjusting the nuts on the handbrake (as indicated), the tension to the handbrake can be adjusted accordingly.
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Page 14: Adjusting The Ride Height
ADJUSTING THE RIDE HEIGHT The factory ride height settings are as such: At the rear, the ring retainer nut is set 20mm (15 threads) up. To adjust the ride height of either the rear or the front suspension: 1. Loosen the grub screw on the ring retainer nut using the appropriate allen key. 2. - Page 16 R E G U L A R M A I N T E N A N C E Before performing any maintenance on your vehicle, ensure the engine is not running and the handbrake is engaged, unless otherwise instructed in the text that follows.
- Page 17 BRAKE FLUID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE AND POTENTIALLY B r a k e F l u i d : DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE. It should therefore, be used with the utmost care and stored safely away from other substances and out of harms reach. The minimum and maximum marks can be found on the side of the reservoir.
- Page 18 Tyre pressures should be checked when the tyres are cold. The T y r e s : recommended pressures are 180Kpa all round, and be sure to check the spare. Regular tyre maintenance and wheel alignment will ensure a longer tyre life and an economic fuel consumption.
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Page 19: Jacking Points
Jacking Points Jacks must be placed under the steel members of the chassis in the positions as indicated by red crosses below. -
Page 20: Service Data
SERVICE DATA Service Intervals The service intervals are applicable to the vehicles fitted with Ford Zetec engines. 2500km 15 000km 30 000km PRE-DELI VERY MINOR MIDWAY MAJOR SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE An optional 500 0 km se rvice is re comme nde d for ve hicle s which t rave l le ss than 1000 km e ve ry ye ar. - Page 21 Scheduled Service Tasks Weekly Checks Every 10 000 km or 12 months, whichever occurs first Check the oil level and top up if necessary Check the electrical system Check the brake fluid level, and top up if necessary If ...
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