OPERATOR'S MANUAL

STARTING AND OPERATING THE VEHICLE VEHICLE RECOVERY AND SPRING BRAKES
Medium Duty
(R05/09) Y53-6027 – 145 –
Comply with the following instructions to avoid transmis-
sion damage:
• Always start the vehicle in motion with the shift lever in
first gear.
• Be sure that the transmission is fully engaged in gear
before releasing the clutch pedal (manual only).
• Do not shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.
• Do not permit the vehicle to be towed for long dis-
tances without removing the driveshaft.
Tire Chains
If you need tire chains, install them on both sides of the
driving axle.
CAUTION: Chains on the tires of only one tan-
dem axle can damage the driveline U–joints
and the interaxle differential. Repairs could be
costly and time-consuming.