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Maximum Recommended Downshift Speeds
NOTE:
Vehicle speeds shown in the chart above are for 2H and 4H only, vehicle speeds in 4L would be significantly less.
• W
hen descending a hill, be very careful to downshift
one
gear at a time to prevent overspeeding the engine
which can cause engine damage, and/or clutch damage,
even if the clutch pedal is pressed. If transfer case is in
low range the vehicle speeds to cause engine and clutch
damage are significantly lower.
• Failure to follow the maximum recommended down-
shi
fting speeds may cause engine damage and/or
dama
ge the clutch, even if the clutch pedal is pressed.
CAUTION! (Continued)
• Descending a hill in low range with clutch pedal
depressed could result in clutch damage.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow the maximum recommended
downs
hifting speeds may cause the engine to overspeed
and/or damage the clutch disc, even if the clutch pedal is
pressed.
CAUTION! (Continued)
Manual Transmission Downshift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
Gear Selection 6 to 5 5 to 4 4 to 3 3 to 2 2 to 1
Maximum Speed 80 (129) 70 (113) 50 (81) 30 (48) 15 (24)
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