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Show LIST OF D0!ITS -j FOB AUTO DBS For the benefit of motorists the general manager of the Cole Motor Car "company offers a few don'ts that should be followed in the handling of an automobile. The ideas are practical ones and no doubt if they are carried out will save many a machine from disability. Following is a list of the don'ts: Don't put oil in the engine without first making sure that it is free from dirt and lint. Don't race the engine when it is not drawing the car. There is no worse abuse. Don't neglect to keep the radiator filled with water. Also use a good anti-frceze solution in cold waether. . Don't neglect your tires; use the pressure gauge and maintain between 70 and 80 pounds pressure. Don't fail to inspect the level of linuid in the stornire hnttorv pvppv twn I weeks. Don't drive with your feet on the clutch or break pedals. Don't let your car stand with headlight head-light full on. It is unnecessary and it runs your battery down. Don't drive fast on slippery streets. Dont' drive with fully retarded spark. Don't start motor with wide open throttle or advanced spark. Don't neglect the lubrication of your car. "Watch your pressure gauge. Don't drive fast around turns or over rough roads. t Don't apply brakes. suddenly, except in cases of emergency. Don't attempt to shift into reverse gear when going ahead. Don't allow your clutch to engage suddenly. Don't drive on crowded thoroughfares thorough-fares until you thoroughly roaster the operation and driving of your car. Don't attempt to start motor with any of the transmission gears in mesh. , Have gear shift lever in neutral. Don't leave your ignition . switch "on" when motor" Is not running. Don't tamper with your carburetor unless you know it is out of adjustment, adjust-ment, and not even then unless, you know just what you are doing. Don't fail to tighten up spring slip nuts at end of 800 or .1000 miles. Don't fail to tighten up all body bolts at end of every 800 or 1000 miles. on |