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Rh constructed may result in a serious breakage. Therefore do not let the clutch in until the speed of the car is sufficiently reduced to give the engine some work to do when the pedal is lifted up.

Starting for a Drive.—There are many points which require to be thought over when starting for a drive, so as to make sure that everything is in order and that the necessary spare parts are carried. Although it seems a formidable list, it is curious how very quickly one gets used to running mentally over all these items, and after a time never forgetting anything.

The main points to be thought of are to make certain that the tanks are full of petrol. A good way of dealing with this matter is to fill up with petrol whenever there is a suitable opportunity, as this ensures the car always being ready to travel its maximum distance without any special preparation. It is then necessary to see that the water tanks are full, that your working and spare accumulators are fully charged, that all the lubricators and grease cups are absolutely full, and that some spare lubricating oil is carried. Also a number of spare parts should be taken, such as spare exhaust-valve and spring, spare inlet-valve complete, three spare sparking plugs, spare inner tubes and repair outfit. Besides these,

A large screw wrench.

Small pocket wrench.

Long screwdriver.

Small screwdriver.

Pair of cutting pliers.

Pair of gas pliers.

Two files, medium size.

Coil of copper and steel wire.

Oil-can with long nozzle.

Small cold chisel.

Supposing all then is ready, the next thing to do is to start the engine, and the points to be gone through are as follows:—

1. Turn on petrol.

2. Switch on ignition.