MG MGA Twin Cam Workshop Manual page 13

CONTROLS
Hand brake
GENERAL INFORMATION
The hand brake lever is located alongside the driver's seat and operates on the rear disc brakes only by means of
separately mounted calipers.
To operate, pull up the lever and press the knob in the end with the thumb to lock the lever in position. To release
the brakes pull upwards on the lever to automatically release the lock and then push downwards.
Always apply the hand brake when parking.
Brake pedal
The pedal operates the hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels and will also operate the twin stop warning lamps
when the ignition is switched on.
The location of the driving controls
I. Bonnet release.
5. Clutch pedal. 8. Hand brake lever.
2.
Gear lever. 6. Accelerator. 9. Foot brake.
3.
Gearbox oil filler plug. 7. Seat lock.
10.
Seat lock.
4. Headlamp dip switch.
Gear lever
The four forward gears and the reverse gear are engaged by moving the lever to the positions indicated in the
illustration.
To engage the reverse gear move the lever to the left of the neutral position until resistance is felt, apply side pressure
to the lever to overcome the resistance, and then pull it backwards to engage the gear.
Synchromesh engagement is provided on second, third, and fourth gears.
Seat adjustment
A lever is provided at the front of each seat and this must be pressed outwards to release the catches and allow the
seat to slide.
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