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FORDMQDELA
Before Starting the Engine
Be
sure the gear shift lever
is
in neutral position, i.e., the
position
in
which it can be
moved freely from side to side.
Advance the
throttle
lever
located
under the
steering
wheel
(right
hand side) about
three
notches,
or
until the
ac-
celerator
pedal moves slightly
downward.
Pulling
down the throttle
lever or pressing on the ac-
celerator
pedal, controls
the
quantity
of gas entering
the
cylinders,
and regulates
the
Fiirur"
1
speed of the engine.
Place
the spark lever (left
hand) at the top of the
quadrant
(the
notched quarter -circle
on
which
the lever
is operated).
This
is the retard
posi ion.
The
spark lever
regulates
the timing of the
spark
which explodes the
gas in the cylinders.
Always
retard
the spark
lever when starting
your
car.
Starting
the engine with the spark advanced
may cause the
engine to kick back, and damage the starter
parts. After the
engine is started,
advance
the spark lever about
half way
down the quadrant.
Theft Proof Lock
The Ford type
electro-lock
used in
the
ignition
switch
is a
combination
switch
and
theft proof
lock
affording
full
protection
for
the car and
meeting
the
exacting
requirements
of
the under•
writers
as
regards
theft insurance.
To unlock the
electro-lock, simply insert the switch
key
into
the ignition
switch
and turn the
key
to the right.
This releases
the
cylinder of
the lock which
snaps
forward and closes the
ignition
circuit. When
the
cylinder
is
released
the engine
can
be started
in
the
usual
manner,
and the
switch
key
withdrawn
from the lock. To
shut off the
engine, push in
on the
cylinder
of the
lock until
it snaps back
in
the
lock position. Be
sure that
it stays in. This shuts
off the
ignition and locks the car.
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