Ford Manual
Under the steering wheel are two small levers. The right-hand (throttle) lever controls the amount of
mixture (gasoline and air) which goes into the engine. When the engine is in operation, the farther this
lever is moved downward toward the driver (referred to as "opening the throttle") the faster the engine
runs and the greater the power furnished, the left-hand lever controls the spark, which explodes the gas
in the cylinders of the engine. The advancing of this lever " advances the spark," and it should be moved
down notch by notch until the motor seems to reach its maximum speed. If the lever is advanced beyond
this point a dull knock will be noticed in the engine. (See chapter on Ignition.)
Where should these levers be when starting the Engine?
Answer No. 5
The spark lever should usually be fully retarded (all the way up on the quadrant, the notched half-circle
on which the levers operate). The throttle should usually be placed in about the fifth or sixth notch. A
little experience will soon teach you where these levers should be placed for proper starting. Care should
be taken not to advance the spark lever too far, as the engine may "back kick."
What else is necessary before starting the Engine?
Answer No. 6
First: See that the hand lever, which extends through the floor of the car at the left of the driver, is pulled
back as far as it will go. The lever in this position holds the clutch in neutral and engages the hub brake,
thus preventing the car moving forward when the engine is started. Second: On cars without starters,
insert the switch key into the switch and turn the key as far to the left (counterclockwise) as it will go.
On cars equipped with starters the switch key may be turned either to the right or left. The engine cannot
be started until the switch is turned on---the turning of the switch key to a vertical position stops the
engine.
How is the Engine started?
Answer No. 7
