CAUTION!
When descending a hill, be very careful to downshift
one gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine
which can cause valve damage, and/or clutch disc
damage even if the clutch pedal is pressed.
Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the recommended downshifting
speeds may cause the engine to overspeed and/or dam-
age the clutch disc even if the clutch pedal is pressed.
Maximum Recommended Downshifting Speeds
Gear Selection
6 to 5
5 to 4
4 to 3
3 to 2
2 to 1
Maximum
Speed
68 mph
(109 km/h)
50 mph
(80 km/h)
32 mph
(51 km/h)
19 mph
(31 km/h)
10 mph )
(16 km/h
5
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