SHIFTING GEARS
Manual Transmissions
Correct shifting of gears is important.
If you can't get your vehicle into the right gear while driving,
you will have less control.
Basic Method for Shifting Up.
Most heavy vehicles with manual transmissions require double clutching
to change gears.
The basic method for double
clutching:
Knowing When to Shift Up.
Basic Procedures for Shifting
Down
Special conditions where you should downshift are:
Before starting down a hill.
Before entering a curve.
Multi-Speed Rear Axles and
Auxiliary Transmissions
Automatic Transmissions
Retarders
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