Hudson 481 Series Owner's Manual page 54

HUDSON OWNER MANUAL
If a clicking sound is heard after pulling the knob out, depress the accelerator pedal
slightly to bring the engine speed up to the car speed and the shift will be completed.
When driving at speeds above 19 miles per hour, it is necessary to depress the accelerator
pedal fully beyond full throttle to revert to direct drive and then pull out the control knob.
Hudson Drive-Master, which is available as a factory installed option only, provides
automatic gear shifting in forward speeds under normal conditions, yet permits shifting in
the conventional manner at ANY time. Hudson Drive-Master allows the driver to have
COMPLETE CONTROL of the transmission in every speed at all times.
When the Drive-Master switch knob on the instrument panel is turned to the right, the
operation of the clutch and gear shifting in forward speeds is automatic. When the switch is
turned to the left, the clutch is operated automatically, but the transmission gears must be
shifted in the conventional manner. When the knob is in the center or "Off" position, both
transmission and clutch are operated manually.
Note: The clutch pedal MUST be depressed before the starter will operate on cars
equipped with Hudson Drive-Master.
To start in forward speeds under normal conditions, 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 momen-
tarily 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 accelerator, disengage the
clutch manually and move gear shift lever into second speed position.
HUDSON DRIVE-MASTER
(Optional Equipment)
OPERATION
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