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Strato- ]Iight
Jlvdra-vUatie tJrive
The
Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic
drive consists
of
a fluid coupling,
which replaces the conventional clutch,
combined
with a hydraulically
controlled
automatic
transmission having four speeds
forward
and
one reverse. Gear changing is accomplished automatically by the
transmission in accordance
with
the performance demands of the
road
conditions
encountered and the wishes
of
the driver.
HOW TO OPERATE THE STRATO-FLIGHT HYDRA-MATIe
DRIVE- The
Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic
drive is convenient to
operate in
that
the driver need only select; by use of the control lever
and indicator segment, the
speed
range in which he
wishes
the car to
operate. The speed ranges are clearly shown
on
the indicator segment,
and
are
illuminated
when
the instrument panel lights are turned on.
The speed ranges
are
designated as follows:
P-Parking ami starting
N-Neutral and starting
ADR-For all normal forward driving and maximum fuel economy.
DRA-For faster acceleration and driving in congested traffic.
LO-For controlled power.
R-Reverse.
TO START ENGINE-
1. Place control lever in
"P"
or
"N"
position. Starter is inoperative in
any
other
pos'tion.
2.
Engine
Cold-Depress accelerator
pedal to floor
once
and release
(this
presets
automatic
choke
and
throttle).
Engine
Warm-Hold
accelerator
pedal
about
half
open.
3. Turn ignition key to right to engage
starter,
release as
soon
as engine
starts.
NOTE: At temperatures below
0°
F. it may be necessary to hold the accelera-
tor pedal down slightly while starting.
Should the engine flood, hold the accelerator pedal to the floor forcibly
while
starting
the engine. Do not pump the accelerator at any time.
A
void
racing the
engine
during the
warm
up period.
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