Starting a cold engine
1. Pump fuel into the carburetor float chamber by pressing lever 1 several times (pic. 17) manual pumping of fuel. This operation is recommended to be performed after a long parking of the car.
2. Place the shift lever in neutral position and depress the clutch pedal (especially recommended during the cold season).
3. Pull out the carburetor choke control knob.
4. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn on the starter without depressing the accelerator pedal. If the engine does not start on the first attempt, turn off the ignition, and after about 30 seconds, turn the starter on again. It is not recommended to turn on the starter for more than 10-15 seconds.
5. After starting the engine, release the key, which will automatically return to position I (see fig. 4).
At low negative ambient temperatures, to facilitate starting the engine before turning on the starter, it is recommended to turn on the headlights for a few seconds to warm up the battery. Then, with the clutch pedal depressed and the choke control handle fully extended, engage the starter.
With stable engine operation after starting, smoothly release the clutch pedal and gradually, as the crankshaft speed increases, drown the carburetor choke control handle.
At a temperature of minus 25°C and below, as well as during heavy snowfalls, for more intensive warming up of the engine and maintaining its thermal conditions, it is recommended to close the radiator grille with a protective apron.
Hot engine start
When the engine is hot, the carburetor choke control knob must be depressed. With a very hot engine, depress the accelerator pedal about a third of its way, and after starting, release the pedal gradually as soon as the engine starts to run smoothly.
Do not press the accelerator pedal repeatedly, so as not to cause a re-enrichment of the combustible mixture, making it difficult to start the engine.