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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
the engine is running. To shift into high gear after the engine
is running:
1. Ensure that the lever is in neutral. Pause for a few sec-
onds, and then;
2. Push firmly and quickly into the high gear position.
This works best if the brakes are NOT applied. If this doesn’t
work, put the lever back into neutral, step on the gas pedal to
rev the engine briefly (1500 rpm), let the engine idle down,
and then try the shift again. Repeat until it slides into gear.
The technique to shift into low gear is
identical to shifting
into high.
To shift into reverse, move the lever to the
right
and pull down
firmly. Less force is required to shift into reverse. Reverse
does not have a synchronizer so it is very important that the
engine is idling. If reverse gear does not engage the first time,
use the same technique as for shifting into high and low.
Do not attempt to move the gearshift from the neutral
starting position until the engine idles down completely.
The Centaur is equipped with an automatic clutch that
is activated by engine speed. If the engine idle speed is
too high, the transmission will grind during gear en-
gagement.
3.8 HEADLIGHTS
The CENTAUR is equipped with 4 headlights that are oper-
ated through the dash mounted light switch. To turn the lights
on, push the light switch forward and down. The first posi-
tion turns on two lights with a flood pattern. The second po-
sition turns on the other two driving lights in addition to the
two flood lights.
Do not leave the lights on for any length of time when
the engine is not running. Leaving them on will drain
the battery.
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