Operation Tips, Eaton Fuller Range-Shift Transmissions

The following tips highlight important operation principles.

• For all conditions, use the highest gear that is still low enough to start the vehicle moving with the engine at or near idle speed, and without slipping the clutch excessively.

• Use the clutch brake to stop gear rotation when shifting into LOW or reverse while the vehicle is stationary. The clutch brake is actuated by depressing the clutch pedal all the way to the floor.

• Partially disengage the clutch to break engine torque during normal gear shifts.

• Double-clutch between all upshifts and downshifts.

• Never push the range-preselection lever down into low range while operating in high range, except when downshifting from 5th gear to 4th gear.

• Do not shift from high range to low range at high vehicle speeds.

• Preselect all range shifts. Move the range-preselection lever to the needed position before starting to shift.

• Never make a range shift while the vehicle is in reverse.

• Never move the range-preselection lever with the shift knob in neutral while the vehicle is moving.

• Skip ratios while shifting only when operating conditions permit, depending on the load, grade, and road speed.

• Never coast with the shift knob in the neutral position.