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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.7.1 Changing Transmission Gears
ADM
The "Admiral" transmission is equipped with two shift levers.
Both gearshift levers extend through the dash and move top
to bottom. The Forward/Reverse shift lever is located to the
left of the High/Low shift lever. Forward gear is located to
the top of neutral and reverse gear to the bottom of neutral.
PLEASE OBSERVE CAUTIONS.
The High/Low range shift lever is located to the right of
the Forward/Reverse shift lever on the dash. High range is
selected when the lever is in the up position and should be
used for most driving conditions. Low range is selected when
the lever is in the down position. (See Figure 3-6.)
Do not shift from Hi to Lo range or vice versa while
vehicle is in motion. Ensure vehicle is at a complete stop
before placing any of the shift levers into the desired
range.
Figure 3-6. Gear shift travel and gear positions.
Do not attempt to move the gearshift from the neutral (N)
starting position until the engine idles down completely.
The ARGO is equipped with an automatic clutch that
is activated by engine speed. If the engine idle speed
is too high, the transmission will grind during gear
engagement.
3.8 HEADLIGHTS
All Aurora model vehicles are equipped with High/Low beam
headlights that are operated through the hand control switch on
theleftsteeringbar.Theswitchcontrols"O""LO"and"HI"
beam. To operate the lights, slide the switch to the desired
position(Seegure3.7)
Figure 3-7. Headlight positions.
Do not leave the lights on for any length of time when
the engine is not running. Leaving them on will drain
the battery.
Always turn the ignition switch to the ‘OFF’ position
when turning o the engine.
Avoid frequent starting of the engine and extensive
idling. Both will lead to a drain of the battery because
the electrical draw may be greater than the charging
rate at engine idle.