Hudson 1938 Terraplane, Owner'S Manual

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pedal (or, if the car is equipped with Automatic Clutch Control, depress accelerator
lightly) to obtain proper gear mesh. Then repeat the gear selection procedure.
When it is desired to make another shift, simply depress the clutch pedal, move
the lever into the gear position desired, and allow the clutch to re-engage.
It should be remembered that, when changing from one gear to another, it is
always necessary to depress the clutch pedal fully to the floorboard when the actual
shift of gears is desired (not necessary to depress clutch pedal, but merely raise the
foot from the accelerator pedal when Automatic Clutch Control is used).
The need of a gear shift lever is eliminated on cars equipped with "Electric Hand";
however, a lever is provided in a pocket mounted on the inside of the right-hand front
door hinge pillar should it be necessary to shift the gears when the engine is not
running. Inasmuch as the operating force of the "Electric Hand" is vacuum, and this
is not available unless the engine is running, it is impossible to shift gears unless the
hand gear shifting lever which is provided is used. This lever may be used by
removing the cap in the floor mat, which exposes the top of the transmission control.
Any desired shift can be made with this lever by simply depressing the clutch pedal
to disengage the clutch. The "off and on" switch on the selector mounting should be
turned "off" while shifting lever is in place.
Selective Automatic Shift
When the Automatic Clutch Control is combined with the Electric Hand it
provides a Selective Automatic Shift by means of which the clutch is operated and
gears are shifted without physical effort other than that required to flick the finger tip
control lever into the desired gear position.
Hudson Hydraulic Hill-Hold
When the car is equipped with Hydraulic Hill-Hold, in addition to the Automatic
Clutch Control, the clutch pedal must be depressed manually in order for the
Hydraulic Hill-Hold to function with the car at rest on a grade. This is necessary in
view of the fact that the Hydraulic Hill-Hold is actuated by movement of the clutch
pedal which remains in the engaged position when the Automatic Clutch Control is
in operation.
Pull the choke out, turn the ignition switch on, and push starter button. Return the
choke control gradually as the engine warms up. Do not keep the choke out any
farther than necessary for smooth running of the engine.
Should a flooded condition of the carburetor develop through operation of the
accelerator pedal or excessive use of the choke, push the choke control in and depress
the accelerator pedal fully for further cranking of the engine.
Series 82 (Automatic Choke)
The carburetor is equipped with an automatic choke control which provides the
correct mixture of gasoline and air for starting without resort to manual choking.
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38 H U D S O N T E R R A P L A N E
STARTING THE ENGINE
Series 81 (Manual Choke)