GENERAL INFORMATION 0-7
a vise using leather or wood on each side to prevent
damage to the cylinder,
7. Stake the retainer securely in place by staking the
cylinder metal over both edges of the retainer ends
using a suitable staking tool at right angles to the
top of the retainer and from the cast metal of the
cylinder over the retainer at each corner.
PUSHING, TOWING AND LIFTING
Pushing
NOTE:
Towing car to start is not recommended
due to the possibility of the disabled car ac-
celerating into tow car.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing the car.
Should the battery become discharged, it will be neces-
sary to use an auxiliary battery with jumper cables to
start the engine.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical
system, never connect booster batteries in ex-
cess of 12 volts and connect positive to positive
and negative to negative.
Manual Transmission
When a push start is necessary turn off all electrical
loads such as heater, radio, and if possible, lights, turn
on the key, depress the clutch, and place the shift lever
in high gear. Release the clutch when your speed reaches
10 to 15 miles per hour.
TOWING
The car may be towed safely on its rear wheels with
the (selector lever in "N" (Neutral) position at speeds
of 35 miles per hour or less under most conditions.
However, the drive shaft must be disconnected or the
car towed on its front wheels if 1) Tow speeds in excess
of 35 MPH are necessary, 2) Car must be towed for ex-
tended distances (over 50 miles) or, 3) Transmission is
not operating properly. If car is towed on its front
wheels, the steering wheel should be secured to maintain
a straight ahead position.
DRIVE ON HOIST
BUMPER JACK LIFTING AT FRAME ATTACHMENT ONLY
FLOOR JACK OR HOIST LIFT
Fig.
21-Vehicle Lifting Pointe-Chevroiet
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
