Downshifting
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- With the transmission in high range, shift progressively
downward to the bottom gear in high range, 5th gear in 9-speed models
and 6th gear in 10-speed models. Double-clutch between shifts. See
Table..
Table 1, Meritor Shift Progressions
Meritor Shift Progressions
TRANS. MODEL
LOW RANGE
HIGH RANGE
Off-Highway
On-Highway
9-Speed Direct or Overdrive (RM or RMX)
9-Speed Direct (RMX-R)
9-Speed Overdrive (RMO)
10-Speed Direct or Overdrive (RM or RMX)
10-Speed Overdrive (RMO)
Table 1, Meritor Shift Progressions
- When in the bottom gear of the high-range shift pattern, and ready for the next downshift, push the range selection lever down into low range. Double-clutch through neutral, and shift into the top gear of the low-range shift pattern. As the shift lever passes through neutral, the transmission will automatically shift from high range to low range.
- With the transmission in low range, downshift through the
low range gears as conditions require.
Important: Never use the clutch brake when downshifting, or as a brake to slow the vehicle.
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