Synchro-Mesh Drive - Pontiac 1955 Owner's Manual

Synchro-JWesk T)rive
STARTING THE ENGINE
Depress clutch pedal to floor; this relieves the starter of the task of
turning the transmission gears (an important advantage in cold
weather starting). (If clutch pedal is not depressed, gearshift control
lever must be placed in neutral position to prevent accidental move
ment of car while starting.) Press accelerator pedal to toeboard once
and release, this allows the automatic choke to close and position
throttle as determined by the "starting" step of the fast idle cam; turn
meanwhile
AUTOMATIC CHOKE
regulates the richness of
gasoline mixture according
to engine temperature
-and throws
the STARTER
SWITCH QN
Turning KEY
to far right gives
the signal GO
the ignition switch key to the right to the full stop position, release
as soon as engine starts. As soon as engine is running, open accelerator
slightly and then release to position throttle as determined by the
"running" steps of the fast idle cam.
Should the engine fail to start in five to ten seconds, it is possible
that it is flooded. In that case, press the accelerator pedal slowly to
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