Gearshitting - Chevrolet Light Operator's Manual

3. Make sure the transmission shift lever
is
in neutral. De-
press the clutch pedal to relieve the load in the transmission.
4. Step on starter pedal, or on Forward Control models press
button, to crank engine. Remove foot from starter pedal or finger
from starter button as soon as engine starts. If engine does not
start
in
15 seconds, release
pedal
or button and check to see that
the above operations have been performed correctly.
5. As soon as engine starts, push choke knob in part way
and adjust throttle for smooth idle.
6. Note oil gauge and ammeter readings. Ammeter should
show
some charge unless engine is idling slowly. Oil gauge
should show some
pre~ure.
In unusually cold weather the oil
gauge needle may go over nearly to 30.
If
so, run the engine
just above idling speed until the pressure drops to around 15
before driving vehicle. The choke knob should be pushed in
all the way as soon as the engine is sufficiently warmed up.
GEARSHIFTING
Starting the Vehicle
1. Push clutch pedal down to disengage the clutch.
2.
Move gearshift lever into low gear
position. (If 4-speed
transmission see Figure 11,
or if 3-speed
transmission see
Figure
12.)
3. Release · the parking brake.
4.
Push down slightly on accelerator pedal and at the same
time slowly engage the clutch. Continue to depress the accel-
erator pedal until the 'Vehicle is moving.
Shifting to Highet Gears.
1. Depress clutch pedal and release accelerator at the same
time. Move the shift lever into neutral and then to the next
higher gear. See shifting diagrams, Figures 11 and 12.
2.
Accelerate the engine slightly and slowly engage the
clutch.
3. Accelerate the engine
to
about % maximum engine speed
before shifting to the next higher gear and proceed as outlined
above.
Shifting to Reverse (4-speed transmission) _
The vehicle must not be moving forward when shifting to
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