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• Moonbuggy in 2022

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The Amphicat is 2.06 m (81") long, 1.35m (53") wide and 0.84m (33") tall. The tyres have 48cm (19") diameter. It weighs 218kg (480lbs).

The real controls are 3 dials on the left side of the dashboard.

• Left is the choke. Pull out when starting the engine, gradually push back as the engine warms up.
• Key ignition and lights switch. The key is inserted and you will turn it to one of 3 positions on the right, "run", "run with lights", and "start" (to start the engine; it then spring-returns to run). There is also a pull start, a cord which you pull sharply (like a petrol lawn mower).
• Fuel valve. Pull out before using the vehicle, push closed when stopped to prevent fuel leakage.

To start the engine, pull out the fuel valve, open the choke and turn the ignition switch fully right to "start", and then let it return to "run". The operator's manual advises it may take a few minutes before sufficient fuel reaches the carburettor before the engine fires.

There are two control levers (on the left side of the vehicle). The left lever controls the left wheels; the right lever controls the right side. There is a throttle lever attached to the right lever; squeeze it to increase the speed, otherwise the engine idles.

To move, squeeze the throttle on the right lever and move both control levers forward. To brake and stop, pull the levers back.

There is no parking brake. You just pull backwards on the control levers.

To turn left, move the left lever forward and pull the right lever back (the right wheels stop, and the moving left wheels force it to turn).

The engine is behind the seat. To access, lift the seat base and remove two pins to allow the cover to be tipped open (there are hinges at the back).