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2. Automatic-By
the speed
of
the engine, through the gov-
ernor weights
in the distributor and by vacuum
control.
STARTING PEDAL
Pressing down on the
starting
pedal first engages the starter
pinion with the teeth of the flywheel
and,
at the end
of
the stroke,
closes the switch of the electric start-
ing motor, which cranks the
engine.
As
the
starting pedal is depressed,
the
carburetor
throttle valve is auto-
matically
opened
approximately
one-
third, so that
when
the
engine
starts,
it
will be operating
at
an engine
speed
of approximately
30 miles per hour,
Fig. 9-Starting Pedal
but will slow down to idle speed
when the pedal is released unless the accelerator is depressed.
CAUTION: Release starting pedal as soon as the engine storts.
CLUTCH PEDAL
By means of this control the power required in putting the car
in motion may be
gradually and smoothly
applied to the
drive
system
.
When the clutch pedal is in its normal position, the clutch is
engaged and
the engine is directly
connected
to the transmission.
,
By depressing the pedal, the clutch is released and the
engine
disconnected from the transmission, permitting the shifting of
the transmission gears.
To assure
m<}~imum
clutch
efficiency
and long life
of
the
clutch parts, there should be
%
to 1 inch of free pedal
travel before the clutch starts
to disengage.
BRAKE PEDAL
Depressing this pedal
applies
Fig. lO-Clutch and Brake Pedals
the four-wheel service brakes.
VACUUM POWER SHIFT
The Vacuum power shift utilizes both manual control
and
vacuum
power to accomplish the change in gears.
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