Start the Engine First or Depress the Clutch?

[Geoffrey]

Depress the clutch first before starting the engine. Below is relevant information about the clutch: Clutch: The clutch is located within the flywheel housing between the engine and the transmission. The clutch assembly is secured to the rear plane of the flywheel with screws, and the output shaft of the clutch serves as the input shaft of the transmission. While driving, the driver can depress or release the clutch pedal as needed to temporarily disconnect or gradually engage the engine and transmission, thereby cutting off or transmitting the engine's power to the transmission. The principle of releasing the clutch: The principle of releasing the clutch is: 'Slow at first, quick in the middle, and coordinated at the end.' When initially depressing the pedal, do it quickly and press it all the way down in one motion. When lifting the pedal, move quickly during the free travel phase, slow down as it nears engagement, pause slightly at the semi-engagement point, and then release it completely. The key to this process is accurately identifying the semi-engagement point. To control the vehicle speed effectively, treat the semi-engagement point as the dividing line—lifting quickly above it and lowering slowly below it, adjusting downward to select a speed that suits you.