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Your new 1969 Chevrolet meets or exceeds all applicable U. S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Effectiveness of these safety features can best be continued through regular vehicle inspection and
maintenance.
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Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Corporation
Detroit, Michigan 48202

1969 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK
OWNER'S AND DRIVER'S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Operating Instructions ....................... 5
Instruments ........... . ...................... 15
Controls ..................................... 18
Other Features ..... . .. . .. . ..... . .... . ........ 29
Guardian Maintenance For Owner Protection ., .36
Owner's Responsibilties .... . ................ 36
Maintenance Schedule ...................... 39
Maintenance and Lubrication ................ 41
Specifications and Technical Data ............... 67
Vehicle Identification .......................... 72
Index .... . .................................... 77
All inlormation contained in this boolelet is the latest prod-
uct inlormation available at the time 01 printing. The right
is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
~eneral Motors Corporation 1968
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lst EDITION
AUGUST,1968
Important
Safety
and
Anti-Theft
Information
to Help
You
Enjoy the
Maximum
in
Vehicle
Satisfaction
Part No. 3955552

Highway . Safety
depends on ...
1. You, the Driver
2. The Condition of Your Vehicle
3. The Traffic and Highway Conditions
••• BE SURE YOU UNDERSTA . ND ALL THREE!
REM EM BE R Proper operation, periodic
maintenance and safety inspections help
provide ...
• Economical Operation of Your Vehicle
• Safety for You and Your Passengers
• Dependable Transportation
Observe All Traffic Laws-
Make Safe Driving a Habit
SAFE DRIVER CHECK LIST
BRAKES
- Pedal travel
-Fluid level
LIGHTS
-Burned out/broken
-Headlamp aim
SIGNAL DEVICES
- Turn signals
-Hazard warning flasher
-Horn
TIRES
-Pressure (check at least
monthly)
-Cuts and bruises
-Uneven wear
-Remaining tread
SEAT BELTS
-Fastened
-Properly adjusted
GLASS AND MIRRORS
-Cracked, broken or missing
-Mirror adjustment
STEERING CONTROL
-Excessive play in wheel
-Excessive vibration
-Bent wheels
EXHAUST SYSTEM
-Missing or damaged parts
-Leaks. attachments
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PERSONAL CONDITION
-Physical
-Mental
DRIVING CONDITIONS
-Weather
-Road
- Traffic
SURROUNDINGS
'- Before driving away
-While driving
CAR ADJUSTMENTS
-Seat
-Mirrors
- Ventilation
-Steering Wheel
-Head Restraints
VISION
-Wipers and washers
-Wiper blades
-Washer fluid
- Defroster-defogger
-Windows
SECURITY
-Doors-closed and locked
-No loose packages or cargo
PASSENGERS
- Properly belted
-Properly seated

DON'T INVITE THEFT!
An unlocked truck with the key still in the ignition
lsan open invitation to theft.
REMEMBER! LOCK the ignition, LOCK all
doors, TAKE the key-ALWAYS!
CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202
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YOUR CHEVROLET TRUCK ...
Chevrolet wants your truck to operate efficiently
... to do the job which it is designed to do and
at the same time provide greater satisfaction.
This
manual provides the information for the
proper operation and general maintenance of your
Chevrolet Truck. Other information has been in-
cluded to familiarize the operator with additional
features of the vehicle.
To
obtain maximum efficiency from your truck,
regular attention to vehicle maintenance is im-
portant. Your Chevrolet Dealer has the trained
personnel and specialized equipment to properly
service your vehicle. Have him inspect your truck
and perform any maintenance or adjustments
required.
All information contained in this Owner's and
Driv . er's Manual is based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication
approval. The right is reserved to make changes
at any time without notice.
The First Few Hundred Miles of Driving
During the first few hundred miles of driving you
can, by observing a few simple precautions, add
to the future performance and economy of your
vehicle.
It is recommended whenever possible, that your
speed during the first 500 miles be confined to
a
maximum of 60 M.P.H., but do not drive for
extended periods at anyone constant speed, either
fast or slow. During this period , avoid full throttle
starts and, if possible, abrupt stops. Gentle brak-
ing during the first few hundred miles of operation
will result in longer brake life and better future
performance. Avoid hard stops especially during
the first 200 miles of operation since brake misuse
during this period could destroy much future
brake efficiency.
Always drive at moderate speeds until the engine
has completely warmed up.
CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION, DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202
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DPERATI N6 I NSTR U[TIDNS
'12 -, Ton Srandard Models
KEYS . . . A single key operates the locks on
doors and ignition switch. Two keys are fur-
nished. The code number of your key is stamped
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on a "knock-out" plug in the key head. Your
Authorized Dealer removed the key plugs and
placed them with the spare key in the special key
envelope that was given to you at time of de-
livery. Record
the key number on the key enve-
lope
and discard the key plugs. Keep the key
envelope in a safe place such as your wallet, NOT
IN THE VEHICLE, so that you can have a du-
plicate
key made in the event the original key is
lost. IGNITION SWITCH
Ace-For operating accessories only.
Start-Used only when starting engine. When re-
leased, switch returns to "ON."
On-For normal operation after engine has been
started.
Oft-Turns off engine and accessories.
ACC.
START
ON
OFF

STARTING
PRE-STARTING CHECKS
1. Lubricating Oil Level- at, or close to the
"FULL" mark.
2. Coolant Level - near top of radiator or surge
tank.
3. Battery Level - should cover plates in each
cell.
4. Leaks - check all liquid line connections, and
ground below truck for evidence of leaks .
5. Tires - should be inflated to proper pressure
and check for possible damage to casing, etc .
STARTING THE ENGINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION-Place the selec-
tor lever in P or N, P preferred. A starter safety
switch is designed to prevent starter operation in
any other position.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION - Depress clutch
pedal to the floor and place gearshift control lever
in Neutral . Select the proper gear range before re-
leasing the clutch pedal.
With manual choke, pull control knob fully out
while holding pedal down ; then release pedal be-
fore starting.
• ENGINE COLD - Depress accelerator pedal
to floor and release. This sets automatic choke.
• ENGINE HOT - Hold accelerator pedal part
way down while starting.
• DURING EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER
(O°F. and below)-Depress accelerator pedal
to floor three (3) times and RELEASE.
Turn ignition switch to START and release as
soon as engine starts. When engine is running
smoothly, tap accelerator pedal to reduce engine
idle speed.
As soon as engine starts push choke knob (when
used) in part way.
• WARM-UP-Always let engine idle for 20 to 30
seconds after starting and drive at moderate
speeds for several miles, especially during cold
weather.
CAUTION: Avoid inhaling exhaust gases, especially in an enclosed area such as a garage. Exhaust
gases contain a percentage of carbon monoxide which is a potentially lethal gas that, by itself, is
tasteless, colorless, and odorless. The exhaust system should be inspected for proper mounting, leaks
and missing or damaged parts each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or oil change service.
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• ENGINE FLOODED - Depress accelerator
pedal and hold to floor while starting until
engine is cleared of excess fuel and is running
smoothly. Never "pump" the accelerator pedal.
• FLOODING-A hot engine is easily flooded
and may start hard. If the carburetor is
flooded,
proceed as follows:
a.Turn on ignition.
b.
Depress pedal to floor and hold while crank-
ing engine.
c. DO NOT pull choke knob out.
d.
Start engine;
e. When engine starts, release key and accel-
erator pedal.
NOTE OIL GAUGE (OR INDICATOR) AND
AMMETER (OR GENERATOR INDICATOR)
READINGS. Ammeter should show charge or
light should be off unless engine is idling slowly.
The charging rate shown on an ammeter with a
fully
charged battery may be so slight that the
needle may appear to remain centered on the
gauge and not move away from the gauge center
mark . The oil gauge should show some pressure
or indicator light should go out. On vehicles
equipped with oil pressure light be certain light
is off before continuing; if still on, stop engine
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and determine fault. On vehicles equipped with
an oil pressure gauge, in ~J1s m~ " eold weather
the oil gauge needle may 'mo:ve/ ..e way ov~r
to the extreme right. If 89; ·r:t4l ,. i, engine just
above idling speed until th~ indi6~t &r \ hand drops
to around the center of- the ,: gaijge before driving
vehicle. The choke knol1i $p;:bUld be pushed in
all the way as soon as the 'engine is sufficiently
warmed up. Avoid excessive use of the choke.
CHECK TEMPERATURE GAUGE. If the needle
moves to the "R" hot end of the gauge or red
light comes on, stop the engine until the cause
of overheating is determined.
Driving Cautions-Automatic Transmission
• Do not accelerate engine for over 10 seconds
while holding vehicle
with brakes.
• Never move selector lever to "R" when vehi-
cle is moving
forward, except when "rocking"
in mud, snow, sand,etc.
• When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold
truck with engine. Use service brake.
• Do not move selector lever from "D" to "L,"
or "Lb" at speeds over 40 mph.
• Engage "P" only when vehicle is completely
stopped.

TRANSMISSIONS AND AXLES
GOOD DRIVING PRACTICE : Before descending a steep or long grade, down a mountain or hillside, reduce speed and shift into a lower gear.
Use the brakes sparingly to prevent them from overheating and thus reducing brake effectiveness.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Powerglide Shift Positions
The option.iHPowergHde, Turbo Hydra-Matic
400 and TurboHydra-Matic 350 transmissions are
completely automatic · units replacing the stan-
dard transmission. Control is obtained through
the selector lever located on the right side of
the steering column.
CAUTION: When parking or leaving the vehicle
unattended, even for a few minutes, remove
the ignition key, place the selector lever in
"Park" position and fully apply the parking
brake.
P·Park
f--- * Lift
R-Reverse
f--- *Lift
N-Neutral
D-Drive
;--- * Lift
L-Low
Use on Iy when truck is stopped. Truck Parked
For backing truck from stop.
For standing (brakes applied) .
For forward driving. Step hard on
Normal
accelerator . for extra acceleration Driving
below 45 mph (approx.)-V8 , 40 Range
mph (approx . )-6 cyl.
For hard pull ing at low speeds Sand, Snow
and climbing or descending steep or Mud and
dry grades. Shift to L only below
on Steep
40 mph. Grades
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 and Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 Shift Positions
P-PARK
Use only when truck is parked or being started. Not used on Cor P 30 Series.
TRUCK PARKED
-*LIFT
R-REVERSE
Used for backing truck from stop.
-*LIFT
N-NEUTRAL
For starting and running engine without moving truck.
NORMAL
D-DRIVE
For normal driving conditions. Downshift for extra acceleration below 65 mph DRIVING
by depressing accelerator pedal to the floor; below 30 mph by depressing RANGE
halfway to floor
r-- * LIFT
~-LOW2 For driving in heavy traffic or on hilly terrain. Shift into L2 at any vehicle speed.
HIGHER
PERFORMANCE
RANGE
L1-LOW
1
For descending steep grades or hard pulling at low speeds-The unit will not
SAND, SNOW,
downshift into Ll unless vehicle speed is 40 mph or below.
MUD, STEEP
GRADES
..
*Llftlng clears stops that prevent ' unlntentlonal shifts to Reverse, Park or Low.
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TURBO
HYDRA-MATIC 400
AND TURBO
HYDRA-MATtC 3S0
P10-20
SERIES
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MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
AND OVERDRIVE 'i, .~lf" L·'. ,; •• . ·· ..
NOTE: Use second 9~ ' ~rQt ' $.IC ' speeds (Jess
than 30 mph) whend .dvi"!$ ··, top-and-go
traffic, for improvedv . ~hicl~ , . prmance dur-
ing acceleration and -) w'~~" c; : , scending steep
hills. . .' . .. ., ;;!~,
Three-Speed- The gear shiff control on trucks
forward gears transmis-
sion
makes use of the
standard "H" shaped
shift pattern and is op-
erated in the same man-
ner as the regular 3-
speed transmission.
Shift into first gear
may be made when the
truck is operating at
less than 20 mph.
Four-Speed-On
equipped with this
transmission is located
on the right side of the
steering column. This
transmission uses
the
conventional "H" shift-
ing pattern.
Three - Speed - Wide
Ratio - The optional 3-
Speed synchronized in

vehicles equipped with this transmission, the gear-
shift lever extends to th~ left and rearward from
the transmissioncover 'rnound at center of the
floor. This lev~t . js used to shift the transmission
gears to the desired position.
Overdrive- The optional Overdrive transmission
(available with fully synchronized 3-speed trans-
mission only) provides an automatic 4th, or cruis-
ing gear.
With the Overdrive control handle pulled
"out," the unit operates as a3-speed transmission.
Push the handle fully "in" at any time to engage
the Overdrive. The unit then will operate as fol-
lows:
At speeds of 30 mph and over, the trans-
mission may be automatically shifted into 4th
gear by momentarily releasing the accelerator
pedal. Shift back into 3rd gear for fast accelera:-
tion by momentarily flooring the accelerator
pedal. Below 26 mph the unit will automatically
return to standard drive. To lock Overdrive out
while moving, floor the accelerator pedal momen-
tarily and, at the same time pull out the Over-
drive handle. For push starts, the handle should
be fully "out."
CAUTION: With overdrive unit engaged, the
transmission should not be left in any for-
ward gear with intent of locking the drive-
line as the overrunning clutch is on a free-
wheeling condition. Forward
Conlrol Models
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OPERATING TIPS FOR TRANSMISSIONS
• When stopped on an upgrade, do not hold
truck with engine. Use service brake.
• Shift to next lowest gear for extremely hard
pulls at low road speed.
• Do not over speed engine when shifting down
to next lowest gear.
• Never shift into an unsynchronized gear until
vehicle is completely stopped.
• Do not ride clutch pedal, this produces a
partly disengaged conditioI\lithatwill result in
damage to your clutclL'.i} } ;;'
CAUTION: When parkiI1~,>~tleaving the
vehicle unattended, even £()r<a£ew minutes,
remove the ignition key,place the selector
lever in "Park" position, or in first gear or
reverse if manual transmission, and fully
apply the parking brake.
EMERGENCY STARTING
· . . with Manual Transmission
If your truck is equipped with a manual 3~speed
or 4-speed transmission, it can be started in an
emergency by pushing. When being pushed to
start the engine, turn off all unnecessary electrical
loads,
turn ignition to "ON", depress the clutch
pedal and place the shift lever in high gear. Re-
lease the clutch pedal when speed reaches 10 to
15 miles per hour. Never tow the truck to start.
... with Automatic Transmission
The engine cannot be started by pushing the
truck. To start the engine when the battery is
discharged,
use an auxiliary battery .or energizer
with jumper cables. Be sure to observe correct
polarity (positive terminal to positive terminal
and negative terminal to negative terminal)
when connecting the auxiliary battery to prevent
possible damage to the electrical system.
ROCKING
If it becomes necessary to rock the truck to free
it from sand, mud or snow, move the selector
lever from "D" to "R" (automatic transmission)
or the shift lever from forward to reverse (manual
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transmission) in a repeat pattern while simul-
taneously applying moderate pressure to the ac-
celerator. Do
not race engine. Avoid spinning
wheels when trying to free the truck.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE
CAUTION: Both hubs must be in fully locked
or fully unlocked position. Use only fingers
to move hand control.
N-NEUTRAL-Both axles disengaged for opera-
tion of Power Take-Off with truck stationary.
2-HI-REAR WHEEL DRIVE-Provides rear
wheel drive with no change in gear ratio
used for all driving under normal load and
road conditions.
NOTE: To properly break-in front wheel drive
axle components, drive vehicle the initial 200
miles in rear wheel drive "2-Hi" position with
the front wheel free-wheeli.ng hubs engaged.
4-HI-ALL WHEEL DRIVE-Provides four
wheel drive with no change in gear ratio.
The controls for the four wheel drive models
are mounted in the center area of the floor. A
decal showing
the driving positions is in the driv-
er's compartment.
4-LO-ALL WHEEL DRIVE-Provides four
wheel drive with greater gear reduction than
provided by the transmission. Never use on
dry hard surfaced roads.
TO SHIFT FROM
TO
Neutral Any driving Position
Rear Wheel Drive (2-Hi) All Wheel Drive (4-Hi)
All Wheel Drive (4-Hi) Rear Wheel Drive (2-Hi)
Any Position Neutral
A!1y Position
I
All Wheel Drive (4-lo)
,
PROCEDURE
1. With truck stopped
2. Depress clutch pedal
3. Shift all the way into desired axle drive position
4. Operate transmission in normal manner
l. May be made at any speed, forward or reverse
2. No declutching or transmission shifting necessary
3. Move lever rearward into position
4. Do not make shift on dry, hard surfaced roads
1. May be made at any forward or reverse speed
2. Release accelerator pedal momentarily
3. Shift forward into pOSition
1. With truck stopped
2. Depress clutch pedal
3. Shift transmission into neutral
4. Shift transfer case lever to neutral
1. With truck stopped
2. Depress clutch pedal
3. Move control lever rearward fully into position
4. Do not use this position on paved roads
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Free Wheeling Hubs
If equipped with free
wheeling hubs do not use
All Wheel Drive (4-Lo)
unless
hubs are in the
"Lock" position. Transfer
case must be shifted to 2-
Hi before unlocking hubs.
Moving
your vehicle a
few inches
in either di-
rection will relieve pres-
sure against gears if con-
trols
do not move freely
-USE ONLY FINGERS
TO MOVE HAND CON-
TROL.

Four Wheel Drive Driving Cautions
If equipped, with hub locks, make certain that
the hub hand control is turned completely to the
free or lock position. Operation in a partially en-
gaged position could cause serious damage to the
hub lock.
• Do not use All Wheel Drive, either .(4-
Hi) or (4-Lo) on dry hard surfaced
roads.
• Use All Wheel Drive (4-Lo) for all off-
the-road operations only when All
Wheel Drive (4-Hi) does not supply
enough power to keep truck moving.
• Clutching is not required except be-
tween Neutral (N) - and All Wheel
Drive (4-Lo), at which time the clutch
should be used to assist gear alignment.
• While using power-take-off, do not op-
erate vehicle in any transmission gear
range higher than second gear.
FREE
POSITI
10 SERIES
20 SERIES
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To Operate Power Take-Off
1. Place transfer case control lever in Neutral.
2. Move Power Take-off lever to "Engaged"
position;
3. If vehicle is to move, shift the transfer case
into desired range. If the truck is to remain
stationary, leave the transfer case in Neutral.
4. Shift transmission into 1st or 2nd gear.
5. Accelerate engine as required.
CAUTION: If the power DO NOT USE(ALL WHEEL)DRIVE
t k ff
· t b t d ON HARD PAVEMENT
a e-o . IS 0 e opera e
with the truck remaining WHE~~A~RIVE ~
stationary, the lubricant in
the transfer case should ( ALL WHEEL) ~
DRIVE
be thoroughly warmed up
and circulated by driving NEUTRAL
the truck before using the @!!lli) 4-[0 ~
power take-off. After this DRIVE ,~
procedure has been followed, the power take-off
may be operated fora period no longer than four
hours without rerunning the truck.
TOWING (All Except Four Wheel Drive Trucks)
Normally your truck may be towed with .all
four wheels on the ground for distances up to 50
miles at speeds of less than 35 mph. However, the
drive wheels must be raised off the ground or the
drive shaft disconnected when the transmission
is not operating properly or when a speed of 35
mph or distance of 50 miles will be exceeded.

CAUTION: For towing, the transmission should
be in neutral and the engine ignition should
be "off".
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed on its front
wheels only, the steering wheel must be
secured with the wheels in a straight ahead
position.
TOWING (Four Wheel Drive Trucks)
It is recommended that the truck be towed with
the front wheels off the ground. The truck can be
towed, however, with the rear wheels off the
ground if there is damage in the rear wheel area
In this event, the transmission selector lever
should be placed in the "N" (neutral) position
and the front drive disengaged. Towing speeds
should not exceed 35 mph for distances up to
50 miles. If truck is towed on its front wheels, the
steering wheel should be secured to keep the
front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
When towing the vehicle at slow speeds (ap-
prox.
20 mph), for a very short distance only, the
transmission must be in neutral and the transfer
case MUST be in "TWO WHEEL HIGH."
When towing the vehicle at faster speeds for
greater distances, the following steps MUST be
taken:
• If front wheels are on the road, disconnect the
front drive shaft.
• If rear wheels are on the road, disconnect the
rear drive shaft.
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POSITRACTION AND NO SPIN REAR AXLE
The above axles, optional at extra cost, provide
additional traction on snow, ice, mud, sand, and
gravel , particularly when one rear wheel is on a
surfac e providing poor traction.
During normal driving and cornering, these
units function as a standard differential. When
one wheel encounters a slippery surface, however,
the driving force to the rear is directed to the ·
wheel having the better traction.
CAUTION: Never run the engine with one drive
wheel off the ground, since the vehicle may
drive through the wheel remaining on the
ground. Care should be taken to avoid sudden
accelerations when both drive wheels are on
a slippery surface. A heavy throttle may cause
both rear wheels to spin. This could allow the
rear end of the vehicle to slide sideways on a
crowned road or when in a turn.
NOTE : On % -ton trucks, when starting with one
wheel on an excessively slippery surface, slight
application of the parking brake (approximately
one-third on) may be necessary to help energize
the differential to gain maximum traction. Release
brake when traction is regained.

INSTRUMENTS
Instruments described below appear as stand-
ard equipment on light duty 10 thru 30 Series
trucks.
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer hand indicates vehicle speed
in miles per hour.
Odometer-The group of six figures in the speed-
ometer lower center section indicates the accu-
mulated mileage.
SPEEDOMETER
GENERATOR
TELL-TALE
INDICATOR
DIRECTIONAL
SIGNAL INDICATORS
OIL PRESSURE BRAKE SYSTEM TEMPERATURE TELL-
TELL-TALE WARNING TALE INDICATOR
INDICATOR LIGHT
'12-1 Ton Standard Models
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Forward Control Models
BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING LIGHT
OIL
PRESSURE
GAUGE
GAUGE
SWITCH
Flatface Cowl Models

TEMPERATURE GAUGE OR LIGHT
The center area of the water temperature gauge
is indicated by two marks located on each side of
the center mark between the "e" and "H" marks.
When the gauge needle is in the range of the
center area, normal operating temperature is in-
dicated. However, if the needle moves beyond the
center area mark into the "H" side or hot area of
the gauge, stop the engine until the cause of the
overheating is determined.
Temperature Indicator Light~Should the tem-
perature of the engine coolant teach the point
where there is danger of engine damage, this red
indicator light will come on. If this occurs, stop
the engine until the cooling system is thoroughly
checked and the cause of the overheating is found
and corrected. When the light is off, normal en-
gine operating temperature is indicated.
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NOTE: As a check on the condition of the Gen-
erator, Oil Pressure and Temperature Indicator
Lights, the bulbs will light up when the ignition
switch
is in "ON" position but before the en-
gine is started, and while the engine is being
cranked, and then should go out. as engine
speed is increased.
AMMETER OR GENERATOR
TELL-TALE LIGHT
The ammeter indicates the flow of current to
and from the battery, except for the current taken
by the starting motor. .
The generator tell-tale light indicates generator
operation.
Normal operation is with the light off or for the
ammeter to show a positive (+) reading. Refer
to "Operating Instructions" for complete gauge
(or indicator) interpretation.

BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT
This indicator light operates as follows:
When the ignition switch is turned on, the red
light will come on when the brake pedal is de-
pressed if low pressure has developed in either
the front or rear brake system. Have your Au-
thorized Dealer locate and correct the trouble
immediately.
NOTE: This warning light is not a substitute
for visual checking of the fluid level in the
master cylinder, which is a normal mainte-
nance item.
NOTE: Brake warning lite and temp. warning
lite, will light in "START" position only,
except when actuated by the sending unit.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE OR LIGHT
These units indicate the amount of oil pressure
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in the engine lubrication system. Proper gauge
(or indicator) interpretation is given under "Op-
erating Instructions ."
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge is wired through the ignition
switch and indicates the level of fuel in the
tank when the ignition switch is turned on. This
gauge uses a "balanced needle" for greater ac-
curacy. The gauge needle will not necessarily
return to the empty position with the ignition
switch off. The needle may stop in the center of
the gauge or go off at either end when the ignition
switch is turned off.
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
A red indicator light on the speedometer face
is wired into the dimmer switch so that when the
headlights are on upper beam, the indicator light
will be on .