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Before Starting the Engine
Be sure the gear shift lever
is
in neutral position, i.e., the
position
in which it can be
moved freely from side to side.
Advance the throttle lever
located under the steering
wheel (right hand side) about
three notches,
or until the ac-
celerator pedal moves slightly
downward.
Pulling
down the throttle
lever or pressing on the ac-
celerator pedal, controls the
quantity of gas entering the
cylinders, and regulates the
Fiirur" 1 speed of the engine.
Place the spark lever (left
hand) at the top of the quadrant (the notched quarter -circle on
which the lever is operated). This is the retard posi ion. The
spark lever regulates the timing of the spark which explodes the
gas in the cylinders.
Always retard the spark lever when starting your car.
Starting the engine with the spark advanced may cause the
engine to kick back, and damage the starter parts. After the
engine is started, advance the spark lever about half way
down the quadrant.
Theft Proof Lock
The Ford type electro-lock used in the ignition switch is a
combination switch and theft proof lock affording full protection
for the car and meeting the exacting requirements of the under•
writers as regards theft insurance.
To unlock the electro-lock, simply insert the switch key into
the ignition switch and turn the key to the right. This releases
the cylinder of the lock which snaps forward and closes the
ignition circuit. When the cylinder is released the engine can
be started in the usual manner,
and the switch key withdrawn
from the lock. To shut off the engine, push in on the cylinder
of the lock until it snaps back in the lock position. Be sure that
it stays in. This shuts off the ignition and locks the car.
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