Chevrolet Corvette 1953 Operator's Manual

3. Hold accelerator pedal down halfway and turn key
starter to START. Release as soon as engine starts.
Key starter will automatically return to ON.
NOTE:
Do not pump the accelerator pedal before or
during the use of the starter as this will
cause difficult starting.
4. As soon as the engine starts, push the choke knob in
part way until engine idles smoothly. After engine
has warmed up, push choke knob in all the way.
NOTE: When starting a cold engine, it will be noted
that the
oil pressure gauge will register a
high
pressure. Do not accelerate the engine
excessively until the oil is sufficiently warll)
to permit a lower pressure. If the gauge does
not show any pressure, stop the engine im-
mediately and determine the cause.
5. In case the engine becomes overchoked or flooded at
any time, be sure the choke button is all the way in,
then
press the foot accelerator down fully and operate
starter continuously until engine starts. This will
eliminate further choking. If it becomes desirable Or
necessary to again choke the carburetor for starting,
follow the procedure in steps 2-5.
NOTE: Excessive use of the choke will provide a fuel
mixture too rich to burn. Some of this un-
burned fuel will leak past the pistons and
dilute the engine oil, resulting in improper
lubrication, excessive engine wear and poor
performance.
DRIVING WITH POWERGLIDE
Place the selector lever in 'D" and press the accelerator for
smooth, effortless driving in city or country. Powerglide
automatically selects _ the range most suited to your driving
needs. Starting, the car moves forward in automatic low,
changing to
cruising range between 10 and 52 M.P.H. de-
pending on accelerator position. While cruising at speeds
below 45 M.P.H., Powerglide will change automatically to low
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Chevrolet Corvette 1953 Specifications

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Brand	Chevrolet
Model	Corvette 1953
Category	Automobile
Language	English