Chevrolet Light Operator's Manual page 94

a. A warm engine in warm weather floods quite easily. Do
not use the choke or pump the accelerator when starting.
It is advisable to pull the hand throttle knob out enough
to
open the carburetor slightly before starting.
b. A cold engine In cold weather seldom floods, at least
until after it starts. In very cold weather pump the
accelerator three or four complete strokes to inject some
fuel into the manifold. Keep the choke knob pulled all
the way out until the engine starts and then gradually
push it in. If the starting and ignition system
is
in good
condition a cold engine will start readily.
If
you believe
the engine is Hooded due to excessive use of the choke
or cranking without having the ignition turned on, pull
the hand throttle knob out about haH way to admit a
large volume of air which will soon relieve the condi-
tion. As soon as engine starts gradually push hand
throttle knob in.
3.
If the
battery is not fully charged or is faulty, it may
cause
h~d
starting, especially in cold weather. This is due to
the fact that cranking the cold engine places such a strain on
the battery that it does not supply a suitable ignition spark. In
this case it may
be
possible to start the engine by pushing or
towing the vehicle with the transmission in high gear, after
which it should be taken to your dealer to have the battery and
ignition system checked. Avoid using the starter excessively;
if
the engine does not start readily, investigate the cause while
the battery is still in good condition.
4. Moisture on the distributor, coil, spark plugs or high
tension wires may affect startin g. Raise the hood and dry these
units.
5. Improper engine timing, faulty distributor points, im-
proper point gap, poor carburetion, intake leaks, improper
valve adjustment, loose starting or ignition wiring, or faulty
spark plugs may cause hard starting. Check these things sys-
tematically and make any necessary corrections.
6. If
the starter cranks the engine at a good rate of speed
and it still does not start, check the gasoline supply.
If
there is
sufficient fuel, operate the starter and watch the ammeter
needle for slight movement which would indicate that the low
tension circuit of the ignition system is working satisfactorily.
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