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222 Clutch and Transmission
Clutch
General
Before starting the engine, set the park-
ing brakes and place the transmission in
neutral. Failure to do so can result in un-
expected vehicle movement and can
cause serious personal injury and death.
Do not allow the clutch to slip excessively.
This would cause excessive heat to be gen-
erated and the clutch will be damaged and
bring on premature failure. As soon as the
vehicle is moving, remove the foot from
the pedal for complete clutch engagement.
Once the clutch is fully engaged, heat and
wear does not affect it.
Do not shock load the drive line through
rapid engagement of the clutch. Extreme
care should be taken when driving heavy
loads up hills. Always use the lowest gear
when starting out under adverse conditions.
When operating a vehicle equipped with a
clutch brake, the clutch pedal should not be
depressed more than halfway to the floor
while shifting, except when the vehicle is
at a stop. To re-enter the low gear from
neutral or reverse, or to enter reverse gear
from neutral or low, the clutch should be
depressed all the way to engage the clutch
brake. This stops the rotation of the trans-
mission input shaft and provides an easy,
quiet gear engagement.
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