STARTING OUT ON A GRADE

STARTING OUT ON A GRADE

CAUTION

With transmission engaged, do not operate this vehicle with

the engine speed below, 1,200 RPM or above 2,100 RPM.

Serious transmission damage will result.

CAUTION

When starting with a load, engine speed must accelerate

through 1,200 RPM in three seconds or less, to prevent

damage to the front clutch. If RPM does not increase above

1,200 RPM in three seconds, let up off accelerator and shift

to a lower gear.

CAUTION

Do not start trucks in gears one, two, or three with fast

acceleration. Serious drive line damage will result.

However, if it is necessary to start in these lower gears,

gradually accelerate when starting as you shift throught

these gears.

g. Upshifts can be made at any engine speed above 1,750 RPM .Ease up on accelerator

when the shift selector IS placed into the detent This will provide a smooth shift

h. Downshift must always be made when the engine speed is at or below 1.650 RPM

Accelerate when the shift selector IS placed into the detent.

NOTE

If gear grinding is heard during a shift, immediately move

the shift lever to the left and then back into the detent. If the

gear grinding persists, stop vehicle immediately and report

it to Organizational Maintenance. Do not operate vehicle.

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