Hudson Terraplane De Luxe 1935, Owner'S Manual

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Do not work the accelerator pedal up and down, except as previously men-
tioned, either before or during the starting operation, as this will cause the
accelerator pump to supply an excessive amount of gasoline and prevent correct
starting.
Should a flooded condition of the carburetor develop, either through operation
of the accelerator pedal or continuous cranking without the ignition turned on,
depress the accelerator pedal fully for further cranking of the engine. With the
accelerator pedal in this position, the choke is held open so that the excessive
amount of gasoline can be drawn through the engine readily.
Failure of the engine to start when the above procedure is followed can usually
be traced to improper engine adjustments or, in cold weather, a combination of
this and improper engine lubricant. The car should be taken to an Authorized
Terraplane and Hudson Dealer for adjustment or replacement of the oil with the
correct grade for the local operating conditions.
Breaking-in Instructions
Your Terraplane has been designed in accordance with the best practices
determined by years of experience and built under the most rigid standards of
precision. Before shipment from our factory each mechanical unit was supplied
with the proper quantity of correct lubricant to give maximum protection to the
finely finished working parts. In fact, every precaution has been taken to put in
your hands an unexcelled mechanism, properly protected against premature
wear. Extreme care has been exercised in selecting and testing each lubricant
used and there is, therefore, no necessity of replacing any lubricants until the
normal change mileage has been reached.
In order to enjoy the maximum in life and trouble-free performance which has
been built into your Terraplane Six, you should at all times give it the consider-
ation that any fine mechanism deserves.
During the first one thousand miles you should be diligent in following
accepted practice, as described in later paragraphs, to permit proper break-in of
the finely finished working parts. Failure to follow this practice may result in
damage to bearing surfaces, cylinder walls or pistons, or abnormal increases in
clearances, which will shorten the life and impair the performance of the units.
Keep the radiator full of water at all times. Maintain the proper oil level in the
oil reservoir, using the correct grade of good quality oil as prescribed on page 16.
Do not accelerate fast during the break-in period, as this throws extreme loads
on the working parts. When increasing the speed of the car depress the accelera-
tor pedal gradually. Use second gear under adverse driving conditions.
Do not apply the brakes harshly, as braking surfaces require the same care during
the break-in period as do engine parts. Hard application of the brakes during the
first few hundred miles may score the brake drums or gall the linings.
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