G66M-R Manual Transaxle Transmission /Transaxle
Reverse Lockout Mechanism
• The reverse lockout mechanism prevents the driver from accidentally shifting into
reverse gear when shifting into 1st gear.
• When shifting into 1
st
gear, the projection on the shift lever comes in contact with the
guide plate, restricting the movement of the lever and preventing accidental shifting into
reverse.
• When shifting into reverse gear, once the shift lever is pressed down and moved towards
the reverse position, the projection on the lever goes under the guide plate, releasing the
reverse shift restriction and allowing for shifting into reverse.
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1 Shifting into 1
st
gear 4 Projection
2 Shifting into reverse gear 5 Reverse position
3 Guide plate
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