Always use a gear ratio low enough to allow the engine to operate above
the minimum engine operation speed range. Do not lug the engine. When
more power is required, shift to a lower gear and accelerate the engine
near the governed speed.
Driving hints
The following driving hints are provided as a brief, general guide in
operating the different manual transmissions used in your vehicle.
•Always use the lowest gear to start the vehicle.
•Do not slam or jerk lever into gear.
•When shifting into 1 (First) or R (Reverse) with vehicle standing still,
quickly release and depress the clutch pedal (if necessary to complete
gear engagement).
Operating the Eaton FS-4205A and FS-5205A 5–speed
transmissions
The 5-speed transmission is
equipped with five forward gears
and one reverse. All forwards gears
are synchronized. The shift pattern
is embossed on the gear shift knob.
Do not shift the transmission into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is
moving as this could damage the transmission.
To go forward
With the engine idling, depress the
clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First).
Engage the clutch while pressing
the accelerator to start forward.
Operate the clutch and upshift as
required by driving conditions.
R 2 4
3 5 1
R 2 4
3 5
1
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