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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Controls
Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
Shift patterns depend on the type of
vehicle you own. Please check
your Owner’s Manual Supplement
to define your machine’s shift
pattern.
The transmission gear selector is
located on the right side of the
vehicle directly above and forward
of the engine recoil starter. The
transmission selector lever has
three or four positions: high
forward; reverse; neutral; and low
forward or forward; reverse; and
neutral. Check your Owner’s
Manual Supplement for
specification.
NOTE: To ext e nd belt life, use
low forw ar d gear in he avy pulling
situations and in situations whe r e
you ar e oper ating below 7 m iles
per hour for e xtended periods of
time.
Always place the transmission in gear with the parking brake locked
whenever the vehicle is left unattended.
Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper
transmission function. Should you experience any shifting problem
see your dealer.
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To change gears, stop the vehicle and with the engine idling,
move the lever to the desired gear. Shifting gears with the engine
speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause
transmission damage.
CAUTION