Starting The Engine - Hudson Terraplane 1950 Owner's Manual

HUDSON OWNER MANUAL
(36) SUPER-MATIC DRIVE AND DRIVE-MASTER CONTROL SWITCH—
Push button "On" for automatic gear shifting. Pushing "Off" button permits
conventional operation of clutch and gear shifting.
(37) RADIO AUTOMATIC TUNING BUTTONS—Press in button for automatic
tuning of station desired.
(38) CLOCK KNOB—Turn to wind mechanical type clock. Pull out and turn to
set hands on both mechanical and electric type clocks.
Before your new Hudson automobile was delivered to you, your Dealer
checked it over thoroughly to be sure that all adjustments were in order; that all
lubrication fittings and units of the car were properly lubricated; that the
cooling system was filled to the proper level, and that the tires were inflated to
the proper pressures.
When starting with a cold engine, always keep the speed near 30 until the
engine reaches normal operating temperature. This is good practice at any time
but especially necessary when the engine is new and the moving parts not worn
in. For the first 250 miles keep the speed under 40 but drive as little as possible
under 25. Between 250 miles and 500 miles the top limit may be increased to
50 and between 500 and 1000 miles to 60.
At least a third of the mileage of each period should be driven at or near the
maximum speed recommended. Do not drive at constant speed for any length of
time but vary the speed within the recommended limits. At no time during the
first 1000 miles should the throttle be opened fully for quick acceleration or hill
climbing.
The first 1000 miles are very important to your new engine and a little care
during this time will pay off in added economy throughout a longer life.
After the first 500 miles of driving return your car to your Dealer to have the
oil changed, as it is good practice to have fresh clean oil in the engine before
starting to drive at the increased speeds permissible during the second 500 miles
of the break-in.
The carburetor is fitted with an automatic choke which correctly proportions
the fuel mixture during the starting and warm-up period.
1. Place gear shift lever in neutral position.
2. Depress clutch pedal.
DRIVING YOUR NEW CAR

STARTING THE ENGINE

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