Oldsmobile 1955 Oldsmobile - IGNITION SWITCH; STARTING THE CAR

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IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is a combined ignition switch, starter switch and acces-
sory switch.
It is " off' with the key in the vertical positon . Turning the key
to the right turns
on the ignition and closes the circuit to the radio and heater.
To start the engine , continue turning key to the right and , when the engine
starts, release the pressure
on the key.
As a safety measure , the engine will not start unless the shift lever is in the
neutral position.
To operate the radio and heater when the engine is off , turn key to left from
" off ' position. Key can be removed only in the "off' position.
STARTING THE CAR
1. Position gear shift or selector lever in neutral position.
2. Engine
Cold- Depress accelerator pedal to floor once , then release (this
presets
automatic choke and throttle).
Engine
Warm-Hold accelerator approximately one-third open.
3.
Turn ignition key clockwise to crank engine . Release pressure on key
when engine starts.
4.
If engine does not start in reasonable time, hold accelerator pedal to floor
(without pumping) while continuing to crank the engine .