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together and the overall close ratios enable the driver to

optimize available engine power with road speed.

For improved clutch life, all six forward gears should be

used. For steady highway driving with light acceleration,

6th gear is recommended. When shifting from 4th to 5th

gear, apply side effort away and forward without push-

ing hard enough to engage Reverse gear. Shifting from

5th to 6th requires the same side effort or the lever will

return to center resulting in a shift into 4th gear and

damage the transmission, clutch, or engine.

You should use low gear when starting from a standing

position if under a heavy load.

To shift into Reverse, come to a complete stop. Depress

the clutch and pause briefly to allow the gear train to

stop. Move the shift lever from the Neutral position

straight across and up into Reverse.

Never drive with your foot resting on the clutch pedal, or

attempt to hold the vehicle on a hill with the clutch pedal

partially engaged, as this will cause abnormal wear on

the clutch.

Downshifting

Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear is

recommended to preserve brakes when driving down

steep hills. In addition, downshifting at the right time

provides better acceleration when you desire to resume

speed. Downshifting progressively. Do not skip gears to

avoid overspeeding the engine and clutch. For accelera-

tion at speeds less than 15 mph (25 km/h), 2nd gear is

recommended.

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