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also requires that you adjust the
engine rpm in the middle of the
shift which ultimately synchronizes
the gears during shifting.
Synchronizing reduces wear on the
gears.
Operating Manual T
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The transmission shift pattern for your
vehicle may be located on the shift control
knob. In addition to understanding the shift
pattern and its location, you should read
the transmission manufacturer’s manual
provided with your vehicle before operating
the vehicle. After making sure the vehicle's
oil and air pressure are correct and all
other parts and systems are in proper
working condition:
1. For vehicles with a clutch pedal,
locate the clutch pedal and engage
the clutch brake.
2. Shift into a low gear.
CAUTION
Always use first gear or a low speed
range to start the vehicle in motion.
The use of a higher gear or speed
range forces undue strain on the en-
gine, clutch, and other transmission
components, and may cause damage.
3. Evaluate the road surface
conditions and terrain your vehicle
is on. Select a gear low enough to
let your vehicle start forward with
the throttle at idle.
4.
Push the parking brake valve
handle (yellow) against the dash
panel to release the brakes.
5. Release the clutch pedal (manual
only), then gradually accelerate to
permit smooth starting.
6. DO NOT allow your vehicle to roll
(even a little) in the opposite
direction during clutch
engagement. If you need to start
up on an incline, apply your service
brakes before you release the
parking brake. Then release your
service brakes as you engage the
clutch and apply throttle.
For further instructions on operating your
transmission, see the transmission
manufacturer's Driver/Operator's
Instruction Manual.
If you want to shift directly into any gear
other than first or reverse, depress the
clutch pedal only far enough to release the
clutch. Fully depressing the pedal applies
the clutch brake and could cause gear
hang-up.
If you have a misaligned gear condition in
your vehicle's transmission and cannot
start, gradually release the clutch, allowing
the drive gear teeth to line up properly.
Then the drive gear can roll enough to
allow the teeth to line up properly and
complete the shift. The best engine
performance and maximum economy is
obtained if gears are properly selected.
This efficiency is achieved by always
selecting gears within optimum engine
rpm, which is where maximum torque and
power are obtained.
Shift carefully in a new vehicle. The
transmission may be a little stiff at first.
Avoid gear clashing, by closely following
these procedures. When you are operating
a new vehicle or one that has been
exposed to cold weather, you want the
transmission lubricant (fluid) to circulate
and coat the contacting surfaces of the
gears. Metal contacting metal in moving
parts may seriously damage your
transmission, do not drive in one gear for
long periods of time until the transmission
lubricant has a chance to coat all
contacting surfaces.
DRIVING - Transmission
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