Chevrolet Chevy II 1965 Owner's Manual page 9

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is equipped with a manual choke. Since the choke oper-
ates to enrich the fuel mixture delivered to the carbu-
retor, its improper use can result in excessive fuel
consumption. Use the choke, as outlined under "Start-
1 st GEAR (lOW)-Depress clutch, shift into 1 st gear,
slowly release clutch pedal while pressing on accel-
erator. As speed increases, depress clutch pedal, re-
lease accelerator and move gearshift into 2nd gear.
2nd GEAR-Release clutch pedal and depress acceler-
ator as above, allowing car to gain speed, then, in
same manner as before, move gearshift lever into
3rd gear.
3rd GEAR (HIGH)-Slowly release clutch pedal and de-
press accelerator pedal. This is the cruising gear for
all normal driving.
TO STOP-Release the accelerator and depress the
brake pedal. As car slows down, depress the clutch
pedal and move the gearshift lever into Neutral.
NEUTRAL-For use when starting or idling engine .
REVERSE-Operate as for 1 st Gear but always at a slow
speed.
FOUR SPEED TRANSMISSION -
has the shift lever
extending from the floor and has its special shift pattern
diagram on the trim plate as shown in the illustration.
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ing," only until the engine warms up. Then if the choke
is still necessary to provide smooth engine operation
your Chevrolet dealer should be called upon to perform
such engine adjustments as may be necessary.
The shift linkage may be adjusted to allow "short stroke"
shift lever operation. See your Chevrolet Dealer. To
shift into reverse lift up on the finger bracket just below
the shift lever knob.
PUSHING TO START
• Turn key to ON position and depress clutch pedal.
• Place gearshift lever in Neutral position until car
speed reaches 15 MPH.
• Move shift lever to 3rd position and slowly release
clutch pedal.