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Operating Gearshift lever to Start Traveling

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Maintenance Table

Maintenance Table

Warning

Shifting into Drive, First, Second, or Reverse causes the vehicle to begin moving. When shifting gears from the standstall, be sure to depress the service brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from moving.

1. Step on the service brake pedal by right foot and keep it depressed.

Operating Gearshift lever while Traveling

Do not travel with the gearshift in “N” position. This will cause transmission seizure, excess speeding, etc. to cause a serious trouble.

[NOTICE]

◆ Shifting from First, Second, or Drive into Reverse, or from Reverse into First, Second, or Drive while traveling may damage the transmission. Be sure to stop the vehicle before shifting into or out of Reverse.

Thegears can be shifted manually while traveling. Shift into First gear to start traveling and then change to Second gear and then Drive to speed up.

When ascending a grade while manually shifting gears, choose the proper gear to climb the grade.

2. Snap the parking brake switch to OFF and make sure that the brake warning lamp goes out.

3. Operate the gearshift lever to check the position of each speed range:

(1) To move forward ・・・・Drive, First, Second

(2) To move backward ・・・Reverse

◆ The alarm buzzer will sound if the gearshift lever is operated without disengaging the parking brake. .

4. Make sure it is safe around the vehicle and then release the service brake pedal and slowly depress the accelerator pedal to start traveling.

When accelerating while manually shifting gears, accelerate until the traveling speed reaches the next higher range. Then shift to the next higher gear. When decelerating, slow down to the next slower range and then gear down.

◆ Shifting into Second or First gear at high speeds activates the safety device for engine protection, which prevents the gear from shifting down until a safe traveling speed is reached. Before shifting to a lower gear, slow down using the foot brake.

“1” First0 to 6 MPH0 to 2.5 MPH

“2” Second0 to 13 MPH0 to 5.0 MPH

“D” Third 0 to 25 MPH0 to 10 MPH

“R” First0 to 6 MPH0 to 2.5 MPH

◆ While traveling in the Lo speed range (the low travel speed indicator lamps is on), carrier speed does not change automatically even if the gearshift lever is set to the “D” position. In low-speed traveling, perform gearshift lever operation manually without fail. Take care that the engine does not overrun.

Controls

Exhaust Brake

Activate the exhaust brake by pulling out the combination switch of the left side and releasing the accelerator pedal. The exhaust brake is released temporarily when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

Use the exhaust brake when strong engine braking is required, such as when traveling down a grade. If the speed can not be controlled with the exhaust brake, downshift to activate stronger engine braking.

◆ The exhaust brake indicator lamp comes on when the combination switch is pulled backward.

Foot Brake

Warning

Before traveling down a long or steep grade, perform a brake test and make sure that the brake system functions normally.

Abrupt braking not only damages the tires and brake system, but also causes the vehicle to skid on a slippery road surface. Avoid abrupt braking.

Excessive use of the foot brake can overheat the brake discs and brake pads leading to a decrease in brake performance or "brake fade" which can cause the brake to become inoperable. When traveling down a long grade, shift down to the proper speed range to activate engine braking and use the exhaust brake as supplement. Slowly pump the foot brake to effectively slow down.

When the brake warning lamp goes on during travel, there may be external leakage of brake fluid or wear of disc brake pad. Stop the carrier immediately and check for fluid leaks and pad wear.

To stop the vehicle temporarily, depress the service brake pedal with the transmission in First, Second, Drive, or Reverse.

Depress the brake pedal early, slowly pumping it.

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