Starting Procedure and Shut Down Procedure

Often perceived carburetor problems are actually the result of using improper procedures. So, applicable procedures are documented here.

Starting Procedure

1. Engage emergency brake by pulling back on it.
2. Push lever left of steering wheel (Spark Control) all the way up (Retard)
3. Pull lever right of the steering (Hand Throttle) half way down
4. Turn Gas Valve under dash on passenger side to open (Pointing down)
5. Turn Choke Control Valve (under right side of dash) full clockwise and back off 1/4 turn. If it's quite cold out, it may be better to open a full turn.
6. Turn Ignition Switch on (Clockwise)
7. Push in clutch and put Transmission in Neutral
8. Pull Choke Control Out
9. Turn engine over 3 Revolutions – Choke in on 3rd Revolution
10. When Engine Starts – Push Throttle Lever (Right Lever) Up
11. Put Left Lever all the way down. (Depending on how your engine is timed, 3/4 down might be better.)
12. Allow Engine to Warm Up. (The accelerator pedal will need to be used to keep engine running until it warms up.)
13. Turn Choke control (actually GAV) clockwise to smoothest operating condition.
14. When starting an engine, which is already warmed up, omit Choke steps.
15. Always put Left Lever (Spark Retard Position) all the way up when starting & then down when driving.
16. Have Fun Driving!

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Shut Down Procedure

1. Engage emergency brake by pulling back on it.
2. Push Left Lever (Spark Control) all the way up (retard position)
3. Push Right Lever (Throttle) all the way up
4. Turn Gas Valve under dash on passenger side to closed position (pointing to the Left). If vehicle is going to be left over night, or similar circumstances, it's a good idea to let the engine burn up the majority of the gasoline in the carburetor by letting engine run until it stalls.
5. Turn Off the Lights and any other Accessory
6. Turn Ignition Switch off (Counter Clockwise)

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