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The starter control is of the push button solenoid type with
the star.ter button located on the instrument panel face or top
of panel. Rel
ease the starter button as soon as the engine s tarts
and never press the button with the engine running or serious
damage may result.
PRE-STARTING INSPECfION
~19. 23-011 Gaugelfod
The following inspections
are not necessary each time
the vehicle is started provi d-
ing the driver has rec en tly
driven the vehicle and is cer-
tain that attention is not
required.
1. Raise the hood, remove
the oil ga uge r od (fig. 23),
wipe oil from rod with clean
cloth and replace. Remove
gauge rod and note lev el of
oil.
If down to the "add oil'"
mark, oil should be added.
See " Lubri cation Instruc-
. tions." Install oil gauge rod.
2. Remove radiator cap
and check th e level of cool-
ant.
U c60lant is down a quart or more, water or anti -free ze
should be added.
3.
Check to make su re the tires are properly inflated. Un-
derinftated tires w~r rapidly and are subject to road damage.
4.
Rear window, windshield,headlights, tail lamps and reflec-
tors should be cleaned to provid e clear vision and good lights.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Plac e ignition ' key in switch and turn key to vertical
position to turn on ignition.
2.
Pull choke knob out part or all the way depending on
climatic conditions to provide an engine speed just above idle.
If the engine is warm or in summe r weather it is not generally
nec essary to use the choke at all. In extremely col9. weather
the choke should be pulled all the way out.
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