Clark C300 40 - Before Operation Checks (Driving System); Smooth Truck Stopping Procedure; Forward and Reverse Travel Engagement; Path of Travel Obstruction Check

Before Operation
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20. Gas and L.P. gas
trucks are equipped
with a manual choke.
This control must be
pulled when starting a
cold engine.
On L.P. gas models the
choke should be pushed
in as soon as the engine
starts. On gas models
the choke should be
pushed in gradually as
the engine begins to
warm up once started.
22. Insert ignition
switch key and turn
clockwise to "start" po-
sition.
Release key to return to
"run" position as soon
as engine starts.
If engine does not start
on the first attempt —
do not re-engage the
starter until the engine
comes to a complete
stop (approx. 5 sec).
21. Place your right
foot on the accelerator
pedal and press down
slightly.
23. If gas or L.P. gas
engine becomes over-
choked or "flooded" in
starting, push choke
control in — press accel-
erator pedal to floor
board and engage the
starter as described in
item 22.
Code: OI-345 Jul 74