Willys Station Wagon - Starting the Engine

Engine Operation
them carefully.
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine place the ignition key in the lock and turn
it to the right. Depress the clutch pedal with the left foot and
the starting control pedal with the right foot. Pull the choke
control button part way out until the engine starts. Allow the
engine to idle, pushing the choke control all the way in as
soon as the engine has warmed sufficiently to provide smooth
idle.
Should the engine become “flooded” or too much fuel enters
the cylinders due to overchoking, push in the choke control
and operate the starting motor with the accelerator pedal
fully depressed. This allows the maximum amount of air to
enter and thin out the surplus fuel until it will fire. Do not
“pump” the accelerator pedal.
HINTS FOR ECONOMY
Do not use the choke more than absolutely necessary. Exces-
sive choking forces nearly liquid fuel into the cylinders to
wash away the oil and increases engine wear. Excess fuel will
also mix with the efigine oil to dilute it.
Never "race" your engine especially when cold. When any
engine stands for some time the oil drains away from the
closely fitted parts. For maximum life and economy an engine
should be allowed to run idle and without load until the oil is `
warmed and re-circulated to all moving parts. High road
Suggestions are offered below which may aid you to secure longer and more economical
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speeds and heavy loads do no harm after the engine is thor-
oughly warmed.
Never pump the accelerator excessively when starting. Too
much fuel is forced into the engine to cause possible hard
starting, oil dilution and extra wear.
Have your engine “tuned” periodically. Maximum efficiency
and economy can only be expected when spark plugs, distribu-
tor and carburetor are in peak condition. Through use, all
spark plug electrodes and нет кезе points oxidize or burn
slightly to change their adjustment and in spite of any possible
recautions some water and dirt will accumulate in the car-
Бако. It is only good judgment for you to have your Dealer
make these adjustments at least twice a year.
THE FUEL YOU SHOULD USE
When your engine left the factory the spark setting was ad-
justed for best engine performance, using standard grades of
gasoline with a clean combustion chamber. When excessive
carbon accumulation becomes evident by audible spark knock
it is a sign that either the head should be cleaned, the spark
should be retarded or premium gasoline should be used. "These
instructions apply to all engines, whether furnished with high,
standard or low compression Patios.
Owners living at altitudes above 5000 feet who have their en-
gines equipped with high altitude head should consider retard-