Starting And Operating - Mazda 1978 GLC Instructions; Maintenance And Servicing

4. STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Fasten seat belts.
2. Apply the parking brake .
3. Turn off lights and other unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Manual Transmission: Shift the t ransmission into
NEUTRAL. Depress the clutch pedal fully and
hold it while cranking the engine.
Automatic Transmission: Place the transmission se-
lector lever in P (PARK) or N (NEUTRAL) range.
Caution:
The starter may be damaged if
it
is operated continu-
ously for periods longer than 10 seconds. If the engine
stalls or falters while starting, wait 5 or 10 seconds
before re-engaging the starter.
Note:
The ignition switch must be in the "ON"
position
before pulling the choke knob so as to hold it by a
magnet.
If the choke knob is not pushed in
manually,
it will automatically return to the in position when the
engine coolant temperature reach es about 122 0 F
(50°C).
4- 1
COLD ENGINE
1. Turn the ignitio n key to the " ON" position .
2. Pull the choke knob all the way out. Do not depress
the accelerator pedal .
3. Push back the choke knob by about 114 stroke.
4. Turn the ignition key to the "START" positio n.
Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
5. Gradually push back the choke knob further by
about 1/4 stroke as soon as the engine has started;
allow approximately one minute for the engine to
warm· uP. then push the choke knob in completely .