Paccar TX-18, Operator'S Manual

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Column Shifter
The column shifter, located on the right-
hand side of the steering column, lets the
operator perform the following transmission
functions:
• Switch transmission modes
• Upshift and Downshift
• Activate Manual mode
• Activate Hold Mode (option)
• Activate Low mode
• Activate MAX mode
Transmission Modes
Select the transmission mode by rotating
the shifter outer knob. There is a position
for Drive (
D ), Neutral ( N ), Reverse ( R ).
Rotating the knob to the Reverse ( R )
position while moving forward, or to the
Drive (
D ) position while moving backward,
will not change the transmission mode to
those selections.
The Digital Display will indicate the
corresponding mode.
NOTE
Selector (the transmission) must be in
Neutral (
N ) to start the truck.
Neutral Mode
• Selects Neutral.
• Initial Gear position after Start-Up.
WARNING
Apply parking brake and follow vehicle
manufacturer parking instructions. Fail-
ure to follow these instructions could
cause unintended vehicle movement re-
sulting in death, serious injury or dam-
age to property.
CONTROLS - Column Shifter
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