Chevrolet Light Operator's Manual page 20

by the use of anti-freeze solutions (see "Cooling System" and
"Anti-Freeze")' or the system must be drained at the lower
right corner of radiator and the left rear corner of cylinder
block each time the vehicle is to stand any length of time.
2. Light oil should be used in the
engine (see "Engine
Lubrication") .
3. The battery should
be
kept fully charged to provide the
additional power necessary to crank a cold engine and furnish
a good spark. A discharged battery will freeze in extremely
cold weather which will make battery replacement necessary.
4. The carburetor, fuel pump and fuel tank should be kept
free from water which will freeze and restrict fuel flow.
5. The ignition system should
be kept
in good condition.
6. Assuming that the above items have been given normal
attention, the engine should start promptly, even in extremely
cold weather, by following this simple procedure:
a. Turn on ignition.
b. Pull choke knob all the way out.
c. Depress foot accelerator slowly a few times.
d. Disengage the clutch.
e. Step on starter pedal or push button on Forward Control.
f. Release starter as soon as engine starts and push choke
knob
in
slightly.
g. Regulate choke to provide a fast idle and gradually push
choke knob in as engine warms up.
h. In
abnormal~
cold weather the engine should be run
slightly above idling speed for a few minutes to warm up
the oil before driving the truck.
NOTE: Never race the e..,me until the oil pUle needle
will
sta,.
.round
15.
7. The Chevrolet cooling system
is
designed to properly
cool the engine under most severe operating conditions in hot
weather. A thermostat is used in the system to restrict the
water circulation until the engine warms up. In very cold
weather and under certain driving conditions such as house-
to-house delivery where the engine idles a lot or is stopped
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