After parking the car outdoors in winter, it is necessary to check the condition of the rubber protective covers of the ball joints and steering rod pins, since only good condition of the covers is a guarantee of longevity of the joints. It is very important to make sure that the rubber hoses of the brake system are in good condition. Although the frost resistance of the hoses is high, however, time and temperature changes can lead to the formation of cracks, especially near the nipples. Naturally, hoses with cracks should be replaced.
Then you should check whether the systems are filled with operating materials (liquids and oils) in accordance with the instructions. It is advisable to turn the crankshaft a few revolutions after removing the spark plugs. This simple operation will "wake up" the engine's mechanism and system parts from "hibernation".
Remember that when you put the car away for the winter, you used up every drop of gasoline. Fill it up again and pump fuel into the carburetor using the manual fuel pump. Pull the choke rod all the way out and press the clutch pedal to start the engine.
It happens that even a well-warmed engine cannot "move" the car from its place. In most cases, the reason is in the rear brake shoes. The parking brake was on, and the shoes were pressed against the drums. You will have to remove the drums and release the shoes. In this case, you will have to use a hammer and a wooden lining. By tapping the drum through it, you will move it from its place.
Another surprise may be waiting for you You will not be able to engage the gear or, more precisely, you will not be able to disengage the clutch because its driven disk is firmly stuck to the flywheel. What to do? There are several ways to fix this problem. If the parking brake works, use it to lock the rear wheels, ask an assistant to press (all the way) the clutch pedal and try to turn the crankshaft with the starting handle.
You can try to release the driven disk with the engine running. In this case, securely hang the rear or rear wheel, warm up the engine and turn it off. Engage the gear and start the engine again. Increase the crankshaft speed and sharply press the clutch and brake pedals.
Once you have cleared all the obstacles, you and your car will be ready to hit the road.