How To Start The Motor - Hudson Super Six 1916 Reference Book

Assume that the radiator has been filled, sufficient oil poured into the motor base, and that there is gasoline in
the tank. We will take it for granted that the transmission, rear axle and all other parts of the car, contain the
necessary lubricant.
In starting the motor, proceed as follows:
1. See that the gasoline feed regulator lever is in the center position.
2. See that the gasoline air control lever is in the "hot" position.
Note that the gasoline regulator lever should be moved over to the "rich" position to facilitate starting in cold
weather. When this is necessary. the air control lever should be moved over to the "choke" position for a moment
when cranking, and should be moved back to a position midway between "choke" and "hot" as soon as the motor
starts. If this is not done, the engine will draw too rich a mixture. This applies only when the motor is cold.
If the motor does not start in a few seconds, stop cranking and review in your mind the instructions given
above and the accuracy with which you have followed them. Continuous cranking exhausts the battery and will
not help in starting the motor if you are out of gasoline or if you have used the choke or the gasoline feed
regulator injudiciously.
The Vacuum Feed System for the gasoline is explained in detail in the booklet included with this Reference
Book sent out with every new Hudson car. It is seldom, if ever, necessary to fill the vacuum tank by any other
means than those outlined. It fills automatically as soon as the motor commences to crank and the suction is able
to draw the gasoline from the tank at the rear.
NOTE - NEVER ALLOW THE MOTOR TO RUN AT HIGH SPEED WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN
MOTION. THIS MATERIALLY SHORTENS ITS LIFE.
DO NOT USE THE CHOKE CONSTANTLY NOR OPEN THE GASOLINE REGULATOR TO THE
POINT WHERE IT WILL FLOOD THE CYLINDERS. ALWAYS TURN THE AIR CONTROL TO THE
"COLD" POSITION WHEN DRIVING OVER 25 MILES AN HOUR.

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