FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE CRANKING THE ENGINE
Be sure the emergency brake is set.
Be sure the gear-shift lever is in neutral position.
Retard the spark fully.
Open the gas hand throttle about one-third.
Throw switch to battery position.
Putnam's Automobile Handbook: The Care and Management of the Modern Motor-Car
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A practical manual for early motor-vehicle owners provides step-by-step guidance on purchasing, equipping, operating, and maintaining a four-cylinder automobile. It explains engine principles, carburetor and ignition care, lubrication, cooling, battery, tires, brakes, gears, bearings, mufflers, and chassis troubles, and offers diagnostic methods for common faults. Seasonal advice covers winter heating and cooling, hot-weather management, tire expansion, and fire prevention, while practical chapters address driving technique, skidding, gear shifting, touring, and minimizing fuel and repair costs. Emphasis is on hands-on first-aid repairs and systematic troubleshooting so owners can identify and remedy most ordinary problems and avoid unnecessary garage dependence.