Chevrolet 2000 C-Series, Owner'S Manual

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Manual Transmission Operation
This part of the manual covers the basics of the manual
transmission. With some of the transmissions, you will
find another manual in your vehicle that goes into
more detail.
Using the Clutch
When you’re starting to move the vehicle, it’s important
to begin with the engine speed at idle. Then start to
engage the clutch and listen for an engine speed drop of
about 100 rpm. At this point, the clutch is engaging, so
you should increase the engine speed and fully engage
the clutch. It’s important not to increase the engine
speed sooner or before the clutch begins its engagement.
If you do, you can cause damage to your vehicle.
Double-Clutching
You may use the “double
-
clutching” method when you
shift an unsynchronized gear set. Simply disengage the
clutch, shift to NEUTRAL and engage the clutch. When
you’re shifting down to a lower gear, accelerate the
engine speed while in NEUTRAL to get ready for the
lower gear.
Eaton Fuller 5 and 6-Speed Transmissions
and Dana Spicer 7-Speed Transmissions
These transmissions have gears that automatically
synchronize when you shift up or down (except
FIRST (1) gear on the five
-
speed transmission which is
unsynchronized). Choose the gear which will maintain
the road speed you want while keeping the engine above
two
-
thirds of the governed speed. When the engine
speed drops below two
-
thirds of the governed speed,
shift into the next lower gear before your engine begins
to lug. When you shift down, be sure to double
-
clutch
if required.
Eaton Fuller 9 and 10-Speed
Manual Transmissions
If your vehicle has one of these unsynchronized
transmissions, it’s naturally somewhat complicated.
The label above the windshield will tell you the
operating basics you need to know.
Before operating the vehicle with one of these
transmissions, be sure to read the Eaton Fuller
Transmission Driver Instructions Manual in your vehicle.