Manual Mode (M)
In manual mode, the driver requests upshifts and downshifts instead of letting the Eaton transmission select them automatically. Manual shifting may be helpful when traversing a work site, railroad tracks, or steep grades, for example.
Use the mode switch on the shift control to select the manual mode (M). To drive forward, rotate the D/N/R switch to drive (D), and press down on the throttle pedal. To shift up, pull the lever up (towards you); to shift down, push the lever down (away from you). The system holds the current gear unless a shift is requested or if the system initiates a manual mode override.
Note: The transmission may deny a shift while ascending or descending a grade if the load of the vehicle and grade of the terrain in combination with the drivetrain ratio and engine torque fall outside of the acceptable range to perform a shift. If the shift is denied, a tone will sound.
Note: If attempting to select a non-Neutral mode without applying the service brakes, the transmission will not shift into gear. To shift into gear, select Neutral, apply the service brakes, and select the desired mode again.
Manual Mode Override
The system is equipped with a manual mode override function. If the vehicle is being 'back driven' (for example, descending a grade and the engine speed is excessively high), the system will upshift automatically. Also, if the start gear is changed and it causes the engine to lug at takeoff, the system will override the current position and select the best available gear.