Operating the Transmission Driving
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WARNING! Do not coast
with the transmission in
neutral or with the clutch
pedal depressed—it is a
dangerous practice. With-
out the use of the retarding
power of the drivetrain, your
vehicle can reach dangerous
speeds. At very high speeds
you may not be able to put
the transmission in any gear.
At high speeds you could
seriously damage your vehi-
cle or cause an accident
when you put the transmis-
sion in gear. The engine
speed could exceed the
maximum governed speed
and cause a serious acci-
dent due to mechanical fail-
ures.
More Transmission Tips
“Riding” the Clutch
The clutch is not a footrest. DO NOT
DRIVE WITH YOUR FOOT RESTING
ON THE CLUTCH PEDAL. It will allow
your clutch to slip, causing excessive
heat and wear—damage could result.
Release Bearing Wear
When you must idle your engine for any
period of time, shift your transmission to
Neutral and disengage the clutch (take
your foot OFF of the pedal). This helps
prevent unnecessary wear to your
clutch release bearing, and it is less tir-
ing for you, too.
Clutch Adjustment
If your truck has an Eaton
®
Solo clutch,
no adjustments are necessary. This is a
self-adjusting clutch and requires no
adjustments for wear.
Inspect manual clutches according to
the maintenance and lubrication inter-
vals in this manual. Regular mainte-
nance must be followed to maintain
correct clutch adjustment. Have your
dealer’s Service Department perform
any adjustment necessary.
Tips for Manual Transmission
Operation
• Always use the clutch when making
upshifts or downshifts.
• Always start in first gear.
• Never downshift when the vehicle
is moving too fast.
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