MG Midget J1 1933 Instruction Manual page 81

DO use the gears freely, particularly o n hills and when
accelerating after corners, in traffic, etc.
DO free the engine by hand when cold before using the
starter.
Do avoid
"
harsh " driving, particularly when braking; the
M.G.
brakes a r e smooth a n d powerful and need n,ever be
I'
stamped on."
DO retard the ignition before starting the engin'e.
Do read this Manual thoroughly a n d carefully a n d follow o u t
the instructions laid down.
DO writ,e t o us o r c o m e a n d see us (by appointment, please)
when in any difficulty.
DO always quote model, year, engine a n d chassis numbers
v> h c n
\vri r i ng. This is vary important.
Do not allow the engine t o
"
pink."
DO not slip the clutch except when actually starting off o r
changing g e a r ; change down in traffic, t o bottom gear
if necessary.
Do not subject the tyres to glancing blows from the kerb when
drawing u p beside the p a v e m e n t ; this may interfere
with wheel alignment and have a serious effect o n
steering and tyre life.
Do not lean o n o p e n doors.
DO not under any circumstances allow the oil level to fall
below half full; it is best t o keep it always u p to three-
quarters a t least.
Do not mix different brands of oil in the sump.
DO not race the engine when it is c o l d ; this will shorten con-
sid,erably the life of pistons a n d bearings, a n d may even
result in piston seizure. At the same tim,e d o not
allow it t o idle, this is equally injurious. Th'e best
warming up speed is
1,000
r.p.m.
Do not allow the engine t o labour.
DO not forget t o t o p up t h e batt'ery regularly.
Do not forget to turn the petrol tap back t o the main position
aft,er refilling t h e tank.
E>
DO not r u n the engine with t h e c k i x t u r e control in the rich
Q
position longer than n e c e i s y y .
Do not leave the headlamps alight when the car is stationary
at night; this drains t h e battery unnecessarily and is
very discourteous t o o t h e r road users.
DO not try to improveq+our car's performance by altering the
ignition timing& interfering in any way with standard
settings and adjustments. T h e makers know best.
Do not forget t o lubricate clutch thrust.