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Operation
forward gear ratios. Once the highest shift lever position (5th
gear) is obtained in LO range, the operator preselects the range
shift lever for HI range. The range shift occurs automatically as
the shift lever is moved from 5th gear position to the 6th gear
position.
1.
When
operating
off-highway,
or
under
adverse
conditions, always use the lowest gear when starting to
move the vehicle.
2.
For all normal conditions, use the highest gear that is
still low enough to start the vehicle moving with engine
idling, and without slipping the clutch excessively.
3.
Use the clutch brake to stop gear rotation when shifting
into low (or 1st) or reverse when the vehicle is stationary.
The clutch brake is actuated by depressing the clutch
pedal all the way to the floor.
4.
Do not make range shifts with the vehicle moving in
reverse gear.
5.
Never attempt to move the range preselection lever with
the gear shift lever in neutral while the vehicle is moving.
Preselection with the range preselection lever must be
made prior to moving the shift lever out of gear into
neutral.
6.
Do not shift from high range to low range at high vehicle
speeds.
7.
Double-clutch between all upshifts and downshifts.
8.
After your shifting ability improves, you may want to
skip some of the ratios. This may be done only when
operating conditions permit, depending on the load,
grade, and road speed. Transmissions with a greater
number of speeds are optionally available. They may
include the use of a splitter selector switch in addition
to the range selector switch.
Engaging the Clutch
•
Always start in the proper gear: An empty vehicle can
be started in a higher gear than a fully loaded one. But
starting in a gear too high for the load can cause too much
clutch slippage, generating excessive heat and unnecessary
wear.
A gear that will start the vehicle moving with the
engine at idle speed is usually correct. If the engine must
be revved up to prevent stalling, the gear selection is too
high. As the clutch pedal is released and the clutch begins
to engage, the engine speed will drop slightly. When this
happens, fully engage the clutch and increase the engine
speed. Increasing the engine speed before fully engaging
the clutch can damage the clutch and drivetrain.
•
Do not upshift until the engine has reached proper
speed. Upshifting before the vehicle has reached the right
speed will lug the engine.
•
When approaching a hill, depress accelerator smoothly to
start the upgrade at full power, then downshift as needed to
maintain vehicle speed.
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