Chevrolet 1956 Truck Operator's Manual page 13

Gearshift Lever (3-speed Synchro-
mesh Transmission). Gearshift con-
trol on trucks with 3-speed transmis-
sion
is
located on the steering col-
umn (fig. 1).
Figure 12 shows the gearshift
pattern in neutral, reverse and three
forward speeds.
Shift Control Lever (Hydra-Matic
Transmission). The shift control
Fig. 12-Three-Speed
lever, located on the steering column,
Transmission Shifting Diagram
is used to select neutral, one of three forward speed
rang~s,
or
reverse. These positions are plainly marked on the indicator
segment and are described in further detail on pages 17-22.
Shift Control Lever (Powermatic Transmission). The shift con-
trol lever located on the transmission tower (fig. 2) is used to
select neutral, one of three forward speed ranges, or reverse.
These positions are marked on the top of the tower and are de-
scribed in further detail on pages 17-22.
Cowl Ventilator Control Knobs. Two knobs located below the
Fig. 13-Ash Tray
Fig. 14-Package Compa,'.
menl Lock
instrument panel to the right of the
steering column (figs. 1 and 2) are
used to open and close the dampers
in the ventilating system. Pull knob
out to admit outside air, push knob
in to shut off air.
Ash Tray. A convenient tilt type ash
tray is located in the instrument
panel to the right of the instrument
cluster (fig. 13). The tray is opened
by pushing it forward at the bot-
tom. To remove the ash tray for
emptying, depress the circular snuf-
fer at top of tray.
Instrument Panel Compartment
Lock. The door to the convenient
package compartment at the right
end of instrument panel is controlled
by a lock on the compartment door
(fig. 14). When the lock is unlocked,
depressing the lock cylinder releases
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