Easy Starting

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7211, 18 July 1933, Page 4

Easy Starting

During tho present cold weather, starting difficulties are naturally more apparent, so a few practical hints which will facilitate quick starting should, not be out of place.

Difficult starting is usually . caused by incorrect carburettor adjustment, dirty or worn-out plugs, weak spark, weak battery, or air leaks. On particularly cold mornings turn the engine over by hand to free the pistons and bearings. Depress the clutch pedal when using tho starter motor to relieve the load created by stiff oil in the gearbox. Do not turn on the ignition switch until tho engine has turned over a few times. This induces a rich mixture, but tho spark should be retarded a little when switching on, to prevent backfiring. Tho throttle should be opened only slightly, and the choke used sparingly, for if choked too much tho mixture will bo too rich and the cylinders will bo flooded.