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STARTING
THE ENGINE
The ignition and starter are switched on, one after the other, by means of the
combined starter-ignition
switch.
As
starter operation stresses the battery
heavily, other big current users, such as the headlights windshield
wiper
and
radio, should not be switched on when starting. Make sure, also, that the
gear shift lever is in neutral.
First switch on the ignition by turning the key to the right unti
l
the
red
and
green warning lights in the speedometer come on.
Then
operate the starter
without delay by
turning
the key further to the right.
At temperatures above freezing point
or when the engine is still warm,
depress
the
accelerator
pedal slightly
while
operating the starter.
Only
when the engine is very warm should the accelerator be fully depressed.
At temperatures below freezing point
and when the engine is cold, de-
press the accelerator pedal
fully
and then release it
before
switching on the
ignition.
T
his enables the automatic choke device to close the choke valve.
As
the engine and
transmission
oils tend to become thick when cold, you should
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