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.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
Vehicles equipped with an Allison automatic transmission
(except 3000 Series applications and vehicles equipped with a
Caterpillar engine)
The PTO can be operated while the vehicle is standing or moving. To
engage the PTO, apply the brakes and shift to any gear other than N
(Neutral), then engage the PTO.
If engagement is prevented by the gear teeth not meshing properly,
release the brakes and allow the vehicle to creep slightly or shift the
selector to N (Neutral) and then back into gear. The PTO should never
be engaged by clashing the gear teeth as this may damage the PTO unit
and the transmission PTO drive gear teeth. This could result in further
damage to the transmission and PTO.
PTO operation with vehicle stationary
Stop the vehicle, idle the engine and set the parking brake. Make sure
the gear selector is in any forward drive range, then engage the PTO.
After the PTO is engaged, move the range selector to N (Neutral).
Increase the engine speed until the desired power take-off operation
speed is obtained. To disengage the PTO after operation with the vehicle
standing, release the throttle, allow the drive equipment to come to a
stop, and then disengage the PTO.
When the PTO is operated with the vehicle stationary, the
transmission must be placed in N (Neutral) with the parking
brake set. If the transmission is not in N (Neutral) and is equipped
with a remote throttle control, an increase in engine speed can
overpower the parking brake and cause the vehicle to move, possibly
resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
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Driving
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Parking brake ......................93, 100
warning light .............................21
Power door locks ........................61
Power mirrors .............................56
Power point .................................53
Power steering ..........................168
fluid, checking and adding ....186
fluid, refill capacity ................224
fluid, specifications .................209
Power Take-Off (PTO)
operation .................................122
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ................................32, 34, 38
Relays ........................................136
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........61
Roadside assistance ..................134
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........69–71
Safety defects, reporting ..153–154
Safety restraints ....................69–71
Belt-Minder.............................74
cleaning the safety belts ..........73
extension assembly ..................73
for adults .............................70–71
for children ...............................78
lap belt ......................................70
warning light and chime ....21, 74
Safety seats for children ............81
Scheduled Maintenance
Guide .........................................227General Maintenance
Information .............................227
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............69
Seats ............................................62
child safety seats ......................81
heated ........................................68
Special notice ................................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................209
Speed control ..............................57
Speedometer ...............................27
Starting your vehicle ..................85
jump starting ..........................142
preparing to start your
vehicle .......................................85
Steering .....................................167
Steering wheel
controls ................................52, 57
tilting .........................................52
Suspension ........................113, 193
T
Tachometer .................................27
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........44–45
Towing
wrecker ....................................146
Traction control
off light ......................................21
Transmission .....................115, 119
automatic operation ...............115
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................190
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................191
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Index
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