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Dual Steer Operation
Dual steer vehicles are equipped with dual-
control electronic shift controls that may
have an auto neutral control and a shift
shock eliminator feature. Follow the
procedures below to operate these types of
vehicles.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop
by using the foot brake pedal
2. Shift the transmission to neutral and
pull out the parking valve knob.
3. Move to the drive station you want
to operate from.
4. Toggle the switch according to the
location. If on the right hand side,
then toggle the switch to the ON
position. Operating from the left
hand side, then toggle the switch
OFF.
Driving Tips and
Techniques
This section covers additional driving tips
and techniques on how to drive your
vehicle more efficiently.
Coasting
WARNING!
Do not coast with the transmission in neutral
or with the clutch pedal depressed—it is a
dangerous practice. Coasting in neutral may
result in damage to your drivetrain when you
try to re-engage the transmission. You could
lose control of the vehicle which can lead to
an accident involving death or personal in-
jury.
Do not coast with the transmission in
neutral or with the clutch pedal depressed.
Besides being illegal and dangerous,
coasting is also expensive. It causes
premature failure or damage to the clutch
and transmission and overloads the brake
system. Coasting with the transmission in
neutral also prevents proper transmission
component lubrication. During coasting the
transmission is driven by the rear wheels,
and the countershaft gear (which lubricates
the transmission components by oil splash)
will only be turning at idle speed.
Descending a Grade
WARNING!
Do not hold the brake pedal down too long
or too often while going down a steep or
long grade. This could cause the brakes to
overheat and reduce their effectiveness. As
a result, the vehicle will not slow down at the
usual rate. To reduce the risk of an accident
which could cause death or personal injury,
before going down a steep or long grade,
reduce speed and shift the transmission into
a lower gear to help control your vehicle
speed. Failure to follow procedures for prop-
er downhill operation could result in loss of
vehicle control.
Engine Overspeed
CAUTION
To avoid engine damage, do not let the en-
gine rpm go beyond the maximum governed
rpm—valve damage could result if over-
speed conditions occur.
DRIVING - Dual Steer Operation
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