Ford F-650 Owner's Manual page 139

WARNING: Do not coast the vehicle with the clutch pedal
pressed or with the transmission in neutral. This practice could
result in loss of vehicle control.
To go forward
With the engine idling, press the clutch pedal in and shift into 1 (First).
Engage the clutch while pressing the accelerator to start forward.
Operate the clutch and upshift as required by driving conditions.
To go backward
Put the gearshift lever in R (Reverse) and engaging the clutch while
pressing lightly on the accelerator.
Shifting with a synchronized transmission
With the clutch pedal pressed in, use the 2 (Second) gear synchronizer
to stop the clutch disc rotation; this allows smooth engagement of 1
(First) or R (Reverse). To complete the gear engagement, it may be
necessary to apply light pressure to the gearshift lever during initial
engagement of the clutch. It takes a second or two to match gear speeds;
steady pressure on the gearshift lever helps the synchronizer perform its
job more quickly. If the gearshift lever is forced into position, this action
defeats the purpose of the synchronizer by causing gear clash.
Shifting with a non-synchronized transmission
Refer to Clutch brake and Double clutch procedures in the Clutch
section of this chapter.
Operating the Eaton FS-5205A 5–speed transmission
This transmission is equipped with
five forward gears and one reverse;
gears 2–5 are synchronized. The
shift pattern is embossed on the
gear shift knob.
Do not shift the transmission into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is
moving as this could damage the transmission.
2012 F-650/750 (f67)
Supplement, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Driving
R 2 4
1 3 5
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