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position provides automatic clutch operation and manual gear shifting. Center or off
position permits conventional operation of clutch and gear shifting.
DRIVE-MASTER OPERATION—To start in forward speeds under normal condi-
tions, place gear shift lever in high gear position. Depress accelerator and car will
move in second gear. When accelerator is released above "shifting speed," high gear
will be automatically engaged. It is possible to accelerate to any speed in second gear
before shifting into high by keeping the accelerator depressed.
When slowing down for a stop upon releasing the accelerator, the transmission will
shift into second when the "shifting speed" is reached and the car is ready for a new
start.
To start in low gear, move the gear shift lever to the neutral position, hesitate
momentarily and then move it into low gear. After starting, release the accelerator and
shift into second or high position. If second speed is selected, it will be necessary to
shift into high in the conventional manner. If the lever is moved to the high gear
position and the accelerator released, the shift is made automatically into either second
or high gear, depending upon the car speed.
Shift into reverse in the conventional manner by lifting the foot from the accelerator
and moving the gear shift lever into neutral and then into reverse.
MOUNTAIN DRIVING—If it is desired to go into second gear when ascending or
descending a steep grade, above the "shifting speed" momentarily release the acceler-
ator, disengage the clutch manually and move gear shift lever into second position.
VACUMOTIVE DRIVE SWITCH—Turning knob to right provides automatic clutch
operation. For manual clutch operation, turn knob to left or off position.
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HUDSON OWNER MANUAL
(31) GEAR SHIFT LEVER—Should al-
ways be placed in neutral position before
starting engine. Raise knob and move lever
forward for reverse gear and rearward for
low gear. Move lever to neutral, depress
and slide forward for second gear and rear-
ward for high gear. If car is equipped with
Hudson Drive-Master, follow instructions
shown under "Drive-Master."
(32) LIGHTING SWITCH — Controls in-
strument lights, headlights. hood light,
parking lights, license light and tail lights.
Turning knob to first position at right, gives park-