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•Never coast with the clutch disengaged.The high RPM
(sometimes over 10,000), can actually burst the facing material of the
clutch.
•Never engage the clutch while coasting.Re-engaging the clutch
after coasting may not only cause a great shock to the clutch, but the
whole drivetrain. Internal engine damage and/or clutch and flywheel
failure can result from this.
If your vehicle’s transmission is equipped with a ceramic clutch, you
must start the vehicle moving in first gear and engage the clutch before
pressing the accelerator at idle. Also, don’t try to slip the clutch by
raising engine RPM and riding or feathering the clutch pedal since the
vehicle will experience erratic engagement. Erratic engagement can
cause the engine stalling and potential serious damage to the vehicle’s
driveline components.
Clutch brake (vehicles equipped with a non-synchronized
transmission) - Vehicle stationary
A clutch brake is used to stop the transmission input shaft rotation so
that the initial 1 (First) or R (Reverse) gear selection can be
accomplished when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running at
idle speed. Clutch brake application occurs in the last inch (25 mm) of
clutch pedal travel.
When using the clutch brake, fully depress the clutch pedal and shift the
transmission into 1 (First) or R (Reverse). If the transmission won’t go
into one of these gears, slowly release the clutch pedal while applying
light pressure on the transmission shift lever until it shifts into gear.
Note:After engagement of 1 (First) gear,do notuse the clutch brake
for upshifting or downshifting. If you do, clutch brake life will shorten
and gear selection shift efforts may increase.
Double-clutch procedures - vehicles equipped with a
non-synchronized transmission
In order to properly upshift or downshift, perform the following steps:
1. Depress the clutch pedal to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
If upshifting, wait until the engine speed matches the transmission
speed of the gear you are selecting.
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If downshifting,accelerate the engine until the engine speed matches
the input speed of the gear you are selecting. Depress the clutch pedal
immediately and shift into the desired gear, then release the clutch
pedal.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Continued use of a damaged or worn clutch, prolonged clutch
slippage or downshifting at excessive speeds can result in a failure of the
engine, transmission or clutch components.
Note:To avoid premature clutch wear and failure, do not drive with
your foot resting on the clutch pedal or use it to hold the vehicle at a
standstill on an upgrade as when waiting for a traffic light.
Manual transmission shift patterns
are displayed on either the shift
lever knob or the sun visor.
Study this information carefully before you drive the vehicle even though
you may be familiar with similar units. Do not attempt to drive the
vehicle without knowing the exact shift pattern of the transmission.
Consult your authorized dealer if any questions exist as to the shifting
instructions posted in your vehicle.
Do not coast the vehicle with the clutch pedal depressed or with
the transmission in neutral. This practice could result in loss of
vehicle control.
Driving hints
The following driving hints are provided as a brief, general guide in
operating the different manual transmissions used in your vehicle.
•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).
•Always use the lowest gear to start the vehicle.
•Always use a gear ratio low enough to allow the engine to operate
above the minimum engine operation speed range.
R 1 3 5
4
6 2
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•Do not lug the engine.
•Do not slam or jerk the gearshift lever into gear.
•When more power is required, shift to a lower gear and accelerate the
engine near the governed speed.
Shifting with a synchronized transmission
With the clutch pedal depressed, use 2 (Second) gear synchronizer to
stop the clutch disc rotation; this allows smooth engagement of 1 (First)
or R (Reverse) To complete the gear engagement, it may be necessary to
apply light pressure to the gearshift lever during initial engagement of
the clutch. It takes a second or two to match gear speeds; steady
pressure on the gearshift lever will help the synchronizer perform its job
more quickly. If the gearshift lever is forced into position, this action
defeats the purpose of the synchronizer by causing gear clash.
Shifting with a non-synchronized transmission
Refer toClutch brakeandDouble clutch proceduresin theClutch
section of this chapter.
Operating the Eaton FS-4205A and FS-5205A 5–speed
transmissions
The 5-speed transmission is
equipped with five forward gears
and one reverse. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th
and 5th 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.
To go backward
Reverse is obtained by putting the gearshift lever in R (Reverse) and
engaging the clutch while pressing lightly on the accelerator.
R 2 4
3 5 1
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Operating the Eaton FS–5406A, FS–5406N, FS–6406A and
FS–6406N 6-speed transmissions
These 6-speed transmissions are
equipped with six forward gears and
one reverse. All the forward gears
are synchronized. The shift pattern
is embossed on the gear shift knob.
Do not shift the transmission into 1 (First) or 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.
To go backward
Reverse is obtained by putting the gearshift lever in R (Reverse) and
engaging the clutch while pressing lightly on the accelerator.
Operating the Spicer ES56-7B and ES066-7B 7-speed
transmissions
These 7-speed transmissions are
equipped with seven forward gears
and one reverse. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th,
5th, 6th and 7th gears are
synchronized. The shift pattern is
embossed on the gear shift knob.
Do not shift the transmission into 1 (First) or 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 1 3 5
4
6 2
2 4 6
3 5 71 R
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To go backward
Reverse is obtained by putting the gearshift lever in R (Reverse) and
engaging the clutch while pressing lightly on the accelerator.
Operating the Eaton 8908LL 10-speed transmission
These transmissions have five
forward speeds in the LO range, and
four forward speeds in the HI range.
These transmissions employ a Deep
Reduction Valve and control to allow
for a LO-LO gear operation for
adverse conditions. Study the
instruction plate on the sun visor
thoroughly and learn the shift
pattern of your transmission.
To go forward
With the engine idling, depress the clutch pedal and move the gearshift
lever to the neutral position.
Place the range selector in the LO
range and the Deep Reduction
Button in the OUT/REARWARD
position or,
place the Deep Reduction in the
IN/FORWARD position if you want
to start in LO-LO under adverse
conditions.
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3
6
2 LO
LO-LO
8
4
R R
R R
5 1
1
Neutral
5
17
3
6
2 LO
LO-LO
8
4
R R
R
Neutral
5
17
3
6
2 LO
LO-LO
8
4
R R
R
Neutral
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To start forward, place the gearshift lever in LO gear and disengage the
clutch while slightly depressing the accelerator. Operate the clutch and
upshift through the shift pattern (up to 4th) as required by driving
conditions. To shift into the HI range from 4th gear (LO range), place
the range control button in the HI range, then shift to 5th gear. Upshift
through 8th. When downshifting, shift 8-7-6-5, depress the range control
button to LO, then move the gearshift lever to 4-3-2-1-LO as necessary.
Never move the gearshift lever to the LO position when the transmission
is in the HI range.
Use LO-LO only for adverse conditions by changing the Deep Reduction
Button to the IN/FORWARD position, while the range selector is in the
LO range and the gearshift lever is in the LO position. Do not pre-select
Deep Reduction.
To upshift from LO-LO to LO in the
same gearshift lever position, move
the Deep Reduction Button to the
OUT/REARWARD position and
immediately release the accelerator,
depress the clutch pedal once to
break torque, and re-engage clutch.
The transmission will shift from Deep Reduction to low range when
synchronous is reached, then accelerate.
To go backward
Reverse is obtained by putting the
gearshift lever in R (Reverse) and
the range control button in LO or HI
(Deep Reduction Button should be
in the OUT/REARWARD position).
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3
6
2 LO
LO-LO
8
4
R R
R R
5 1
1
Neutral
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Operating the Eaton 9210B 10–speed transmissions
These transmission have five
forward speeds in both the LO and
HI ranges, and two reverse speeds.
Study the instruction plate on the
sun visor and learn the shift pattern
of your transmission.
To go forward
With the engine idling, depress the
clutch pedal and push the range
control button to the LO range
position. Shift into the LO gear
position and engage the clutch while
pressing on the accelerator to start
forward. Operate the clutch and
upshift through the pattern as
required by driving conditions. To
shift into the HI range from 5th gear
(LO range), place the range control
in the HI range position, then shift into 6th gear. When downshifting
from HI to LO, place the range control into the LO range, then downshift
from 6th gear to 5th gear (below 1,500 engine RPM).
To go backward
Reverse is obtained by putting the
gearshift lever in R (Reverse) and
the range control button in LO or
HI.
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29
4
8
3 6
1
10
5
R
Neutral
7
29
4
8
3 6
1
10
5
R
Neutral
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Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the jumper cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.
1. Remove the jumper cable from thegroundmetal surface.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the
booster vehicle’s battery.
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