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Warming Up the Engine A gasoline engine performs best when it reaches an operating temperature of approximately 170° F. (76,7°
C.). This is the normal range indicated by the rectangular mark on the face of the heat indicator. In cold weather the engine temperature
should be raised by allowing the engine to idle slowly before driving the car.
Do not drive the car until oil pressure registers on the gage. If it registers above 40 lbs. (2,8 kgs.), drive slowly until pressure returns to
normal, or approximately 40 lbs. (2,8 kgs.).
After starting, the high idle system may cause the engine to “race”. If so, depress and immediately release the accelerator.
Push or Tow Starting
Should the battery fail to supply enough current to start the engine with the starter, place the transmission in conventional high gear and
either push or tow the car until the engine starts. OD control (on cars so equipped) must be in Out position. Be sure ignition is On and
parking brake released.
Shifting the Gears
To shift the gears in either the conventional or overdrive ratios with the steering post gearshift lever, follow this procedure:
TO SET CAR INTO MOTION
1. Start engine and with clutch pedal still depressed, place gearshift lever in low (first) gear position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Release the clutch pedal gradually and at the same time slowly accelerate.
TO SHIFT FROM LOW TO SECOND GEAR
1. At approximately 10 miles (16 km.) per hour, release accelerator and depress clutch pedal.
2. Place gearshift lever in second (intermediate) gear position.
3. Release the clutch pedal gradually and at the same time slowly accelerate.
TO SHIFT INTO HIGH (THIRD) GEAR
1. At approximately 18 miles (29 km.) per hour, release accelerator and depress clutch pedal.
2. Shift lever into high (third) gear position.
3. Release the clutch pedal gradually and at the same time slowly accelerate. Without overdrive, this is the highest or cruising gear
ratio.
TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE GEAR
1. Bring the car to a complete stop.
2. Depress clutch pedal.
3. Place lever in reverse gear position.
4. Release the clutch pedal gradually and at the same time slowly accelerate.
Shifting Tips To avoid excessive wear on the clutch, transmission, and drive mechanism, never try to jump gears (that is, do not shift
from low to high, or start out in second and avoid using low) and never shift from any gear—even the neutral position—into reverse until
the car’s motion is stopped. Also, never make a gear shift until the clutch pedal is depressed, disengaging the clutch. Make it a habit to
pause for an instant in neutral as the gearshift lever passes from one gear ratio to another.
Transmission Overdrive
The automatic overdrive operates only when the control handle, next to the hood control handle and marked OD, is in its full forward
position. It engages automatically when the accelerator is released momentarily at or above the overdrive cut-in speed of 30 to 35 miles
(50 to 55 km.) per hour.
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