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CONTROL AND PARTS FUNCTIONS
Transmission Gear Selector Operation
Shift patterns depend on the type of vehicle
you own. Please check your Owner’s
Manual Supplement to define your ma-
chine’s shift pattern.
The transmission gear selector is located
on the right side of the vehicle directly
above and forward of the engine recoil
starter. The transmission selector lever
has three or four positions: high forward; re-
verse; neutral; and low forward or forward;
reverse; and neutral. Check your Owner’s
Manual Supplement for specification.
Use of low forward gear is recommended in
heavy pulling situations to extend belt life.
To change gears, stop the vehicle and with the engine idling, move the lever to the
desired gear. Do not attempt to shift gears with engine speed above idle or while
the vehicle is moving.
Always place the transmission in gear with the parking brake locked whenever the
vehicle is left unattended.
Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper transmission
function. Should you experience any shifting problem see your dealer.
WARNING
1.Do not attempt to shift the transmission while the vehicle
is moving or while operating on hilly terrain.
2.Always place the transmission in gear with the parking
brake applied and turn the vehicle off whenever the ve-
hicle is left unattended.
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Shift Patterns
