6
OPERATION
Lighting Switch Lever
The lighting switch lever is located at the lower center of the steering
wheel and controls the lights. Several positions of this lever are pos-
sible, giving different combinations of lamps and dimming, which are
all marked on the dial at the center of the steering wheel.
Clock (131-inch wheelbase model).
A high-grade, stem-wound, stem-set clock is mounted in the instru-
ment panel. Do not wait until it is completely run down to rewind it,
and do not wind it too tight.
Ammeter
This instrument indicates in amperes the current passing to or from
the battery. The pointer resting on the scale marked "Charge" indi-
cates that the generator is charging the battery. The pointer resting on
the scale marked "Discharge" indicates that the battery is discharging.
With all lights off, the ammeter should read "Charge" at speeds above
ten miles per hour. If it does not, refer the matter to a Studebaker-
Erskine dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
This is a part of the engine lubrication system. Movement of the
pointer indicates that oil is being pumped to the engine.
The gauge should begin to show pressure as soon as the engine is
started. Failure to operate is a danger signal, and the engine should
be stopped immediately. See page 20 on this subject. If unable to
remedy it, refer the matter immediately to a Studebaker-Erskine dealer.
Gasoline Gauge
The gasoline gauge on the instrument board, indicates, in gallons,
the amount of gasoline in the main tank, less about one gallon for a
reserve. Therefore, as the gauge nears the "empty" position, the gas-
oline in reserve will prevent the engine from stopping before the supply
can be replenished. The gauge on the 131-inch wheelbase model is opera-
ted electrically and registers only when the ignition switch is on.
Heat Indicator
The heat indicator is a dial reading thermometer, located in the
instrument panel on the instrument board, and shows the temperature
of the water in the cooling system.
The dial is marked "Cold," "Driving Range" and "Danger."
If the needle on the dial should register in the "Danger" range it in-
dicates an over-heated engine. The engine should be stopped and in-
spected for lack of water or oil, broken fan belt or other condition s
which might cause over-heating.
NOTE—If the car is being operated at high altitudes, or if alcohol i s
used in the radiator as a non-freezing solution, the boiling temperature
will be slightly lower, and this must be kept in mind when reading the
instrument.
