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Fig. 8-Throttle Control
Hand Throttle Control. The throttle
control knob on all models except
those equipped with automatic
transmission is located to the right
of center of the instrument panel
(fig.
8). Pulling out on the control
knob opens the carburetor throttle
to provide a uniform engine speed
above the idle setting. It is generally
advisable to pull the hand throttle
control out slightly when starting
the engine, especially if the engine has a tendency to stall a
time or two after starting. With the exception of Forward Con-
trol models, no hand throttle is provided on models equipped
with Hydra-Matic transmission.
Cigarette Lighter. The cigarette lighter on Suburban Pick-up
models is located to the left of the hand throttle control and
is operated by pushing in. When heated it automatically clicks
out for use.
Starter Control. A starter pedal is located near the center of
the toe board to the right of the accelerator pedal on most truck
models (fig. 9). Ignition key starting is provided on Forward
Control, L.C.F. and automatic transmission equipped models.
Depressing this pedal or
turning the ignition key to
"START"
engages the start-
ing motor pinion with the
teeth in the engine flywheel
and closes the starter switch
to provide an
el~ctrical
cir-
cuit between the battery and
starting motor, there by
cranking the engine. The
starting motor draws consid-
erable current from the bat-
Fig. 9-Control Ped.,Is
tery, therefore, it should not be operated for more than 15 sec-
onds at a time. If the engine does not start, locate the cause and
correct it before the battery is run down.
CAUTION: Tile starter pedal or key must be released as soon
as the engine starts and should never be depressed when the
engine
is
running or serious damage may result .
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