Chevrolet Light - Controls and Jnstrumenls

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
The type, location and operation of instruments and con-
trols vary on different models and makes of vehicles; therefore,
regardless of the experience an owner or driver may have had
it is advisable to familiarize one's self with the instruments
and controls, and their use before driving this new truck. The
locations of the various instruments and controls are shown in
figures 1 and 2.
Instrument Group
Gasoline Gauge. The electrically operated gasoline gauge is at
the upper left side of the instrument group (fig. 3). It is wired
through the ignition switch; therefore, only indicates the
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amount of fuel in the tank when the
ignition switch is turned on.
Temperature Indicator. The water
temperature indicator is at the
lower left side of the instrument
group (fig. 3). It is, in effect, a ther-
mometer with the operating bulb
located in the water jacket at the
left. rear corner of the cylinder
head. Normally this thermometer
will register between 100 and 180
degrees when the engine is thoroughly warmed up. The driver
should watch this instrument closely, as a quick rise in tem-
perature usually indicates trouble. Should the temperature
rise above 212 degrees the engine should be stopped and a
check made for cause of overheating (see "Hints for Locating
Road Troubles ," page 91,
NOTE: Do not remove the radiator cap when engine is e"ces-
sively hot, do not put water in a bot engine and do Dot run en-
gine when indicator is above 212 degrees .
•• ' Anuneter (Battery Indicator). The ammeter -is the right upper
instrument in the group (fig. 3). The anuneter indicates the
flow of current to and from the battery, except the current
taken by the starting motor. When the engine is turned off
or idling and any of the electrical equipment is in use, it is
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