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OPERATION
Push the gear shift lever straight forward to the second gear position
and engage the clutch.
If it is found necessary to shift from high to second gear at a car
speed above eight miles per hour, the double clutching operation de-
scribed in the following paragraph should be followed.
Double Cluiching—The double clutching operation described below,
while at first a little more difficult to perform, will make the shift
smoother at the higher speeds.
Disengage the clutch, at the same time moving the gear shift lever
forward into the neutral position.
Engage the clutch.
Accelerate the engine slightly.
Disengage the clutch and immediately push the gear shift lever for-
ward to the second gear position and engage the clutch.
The shift from second to first gear is made in a similar manner.
To Stop the Engine
First, stop the car.
Turn the lever on the right-hand side of the steering gear lock until
the word "Off" appears in the slot in the lock face. If it is desired to
lock the car, turn the key in the steering gear lock until the word
"Locked" appears in the slot.
Obtain a copy of your local traffc ordinances
from the Police Department.
