Hudson 1947 3/4-TON COMMERCIAL, Owner'S Manual

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COURTESY LAMPS, at bottom of door lock pillar, are standard on Series 172 and
174. These lamps are lighted by switches operated by the doors when they are opened, day or
night.
COWL VENTILATOR HANDLE (17), Fig. 6, should be pushed forward to open
ventilator and pulled back to close it.
DIRECTION INDICATOR (2) is optional on all models. Push lever up for right
turn and push it down for left turn. Lever returns to off position automatically when
turn is completed. Pilot light (1) on instrument panel flashes with front and rear indicator
signals.
DOOR LOCKS—see page 63.
DRIVE-MASTER (optional equipment) control switch. Pressing in "HDM" button
permits operation with Hudson Drive-Master. Pressing in "VAC" button permits
power clutch operation with conventional gear shifting. Pressing in "OFF" button
permits conventional operation of clutch and gear shifting. For more complete details, see
page 51. Control buttons are located at lower center on face of panel.
FRONT DOME LAMP SWITCH (Series 172 and 174) is of the sliding type located
at bottom of instrument panel on right side.
FUEL GAUGE (3) indicates the fuel level in the gasoline tank when the ignition is
turned on. When needle reaches empty mark, approximately 2 gallons of fuel remains in
reserve.
GENERATOR CHARGING INDICATOR (10) shows red when ignition is turned
on or when engine is idling at low speed. Light should go out as speed is increased. If
difficulty is encountered in the electrical system or generator is not charging, the light will
either flash or stay on as a warning. Have the electrical system checked by your nearest
Authorized Hudson Dealer.
HAND BRAKE HANDLE (11), Fig. 6, should be applied by pulling straight back
and at the same time depressing the brake pedal. Release by turning
1
/4 turn to right
and pushing downward as far as it will go.
HEADLAMP BEAM INDICATOR (4), Fig. 6, shows red when heal lamp beam
is in upper or country driving position.
HEADLAMP FOOT SWITCH (G), Fig. 5, controls country (upper) and traffic
(lower) beams. When meeting oncoming traffic and headlamp beam indicator shows red,
depress foot switch once and release for lower beam. Pressing switch the second time restores
beam to upper position.
HORN BUTTON RING (14), Fig. 6 (Opt. equipment on Series 171, 173, and 178 ;
std. on Series 172 and 174). Press down from any position to operate horns.
IGNITION SWITCH (15) key should be turned to the right to turn ignition "on."
LIGHTING SWITCH (19) controls instrument lights, headlamps, bonnet lights,
fender lamps, tail and license lamps. Pressing button once and releasing it turns on
instrument lights, bonnet light, fender lamps, when used, tail and license lamps. Second
position of button turns on headlamps in addition to other lamps previously lighted.
Pressing the button the third time turns off all lights.
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