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Balance tire wear between the front and rear wheels as closely as possible. Keep tires inflated to recommended
pressure (Page 51) especially when operating the vehicle with maximum load.
Avoid the use of four-wheel drive on hard surfaced highways as it will result in rapid tire wear and hard shifting
of the transfer case gears. Should hard shifting occur, disengage the clutch, start engine, shift the transmission
into reverse gear, back the vehicle a few feet and disengage the clutch. If transfer case is in low range, shift into
high, then disengage front axle drive (left lever forward).
STEERING KNUCKLE OIL SEAL.
When parkingduring cold, wetweather, swing the front wheels from right to left to wipe away moisture adhering
to the front axle universal joint housings and oil seals, Fig. 5. This will prevent freezing with resulting damage to
the oil seal felts. When the vehicle is stored for any period, the front axle universal joint housings should be
coated with light grease to prevent rusting.
1. In cold weather economical starting of the engine is easily obtained by pressing down on the accelerator
pedal once or twice, then push down on the clutch pedal and start engine using the choke sparingly. Do not use the
choke when starting a warm engine.
2. Do not use the choke excessively while engine is warming up and never leave it out longer than absolutely
necessary.
3. Accelerate gently. Tramping on the accelerator pumps more• gasoline into the cylinders than can be
effectively used.
4. Holding the car in second gear until you get up to high speeds may easily double the gasoline you should
use in getting under way. Shift into high gear at about 20 miles per hour (32 Km./h.).
5. Fast driving uses up more gasoline. Travel at moderate speeds if you want gasoline economy.
6. Decelerate to a gradual stop. Sudden stops, like sudden starts, are wasteful of gasoline.
7. Park your car in the shade if possible, hot sun evaporates gasoline.
8. Don't drive your tires with less than the proper air pressure. Under-inflated tires mean more road friction,
more work for the engine to do—and therefore more gasoline consumed. See "Tire Pressure" Page 51.
9. Keep the battery charged up in good condition. It helps starting and provides good ignition thereby
reducing loss of gasoline.
10. Letting the engine idle for long periods wastes gasoline.
11. Be sure that the carburetor is in proper condition for maximum mileage and power.
FIG. 5—KNUCKLE OIL SEAL
How to Save Gasoline