Operating
The
Manual
Shift Transmission
The
manual shift
transmissions
are
similar
to
automotive except
two
control
levers
are
pro-
vided.
One to
select
the
direction
of
travel;
the
other
to
select
operating
speed
range.
The
Hydracool models
have
a
power
assisted
clutch.
The
power
assist
functions only when
the
engine
is
running.
If
during operation
a
signifi-
cant
increase
in
effort
to
depress
the
clutch
pedal
is
noticed
. . .
stop
the
truck immediately
as
serious
damage
to the
clutch
facings
may
result.
Report
condition
to the
proper
authority.
Operating
procedure
is as
follows:
1.
Place
forward-reverse
lever
in
neutral
and
start
engine.
(See engine starting procedure
—
pages
36,
38.
Hydracool transmissions
are
equipped
with
a
neutral-start switch.
If the
engine
can
be
started
with
the
control
lever
in a
direc-
tion
position,
report
to the
proper author-
ity.
2.
Depress
clutch pedal.
Move
forward-reverse
lever
to the
selected travel position.
3.
Move
speed
range
lever
to
select
gear
ratio
that suits operating conditions.
It is
recom-
mended
that
low
gear
be
used
when starting,
negotiating
grades,
and
when driving
over
unimproved
surfaces.
4.
Slowly
engage
clutch
and
accelerator
as
requir-
ed.
Then,
change
to
higher
speed
range(s)
as
conditions permit.
Pneumatic
tire trucks
are
equipped
with
a
range
lever
for
selecting drive line reduction.
See
page
27 for
operating
instructions.
5.
Speeds
can be
changed while traveling except
truck
must
be
completely stopped when shift-
ing
into
low.
Depress
clutch pedal when
changing
gears
and
release
with
a
steady
motion.
Properly regulate
engine
speed
to
obtain maximum smoothness.
CAUTION:
Always
come
to a
complete stop
when
shifting
to
opposite direction
of
travel.
TRANSMISSION
CONTROLS
Page
26
Code:
01-335
Oct.
73
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