Shift Lever - Honda HT4213 Owner's Manual

5. Shift lever
This lever is .used to select one of the five forward speeds, neutral, or
reverse. The drive clutch automatically disengages while the lever is being
moved. The clutch will then engage automatically when put into gear
unless the brake pedal is depressed.
CAUTION: Bring the tractor to a complete stop before shifting from a for-
ward speed to reverse, or from reverse to a forward speed. Shifting bet-
ween forward and reverse speeds while the tractor is moving can cause
transmission damage.
When shifting from one forward speed range to another while moving, do
not force the shift lever and do not shift up or down more than one slot at a
time. Do not operate the shift lever on slopes.
NOTE: The tractor will pull away
from a stop in any speed range. No
shifting is necessary.
5th speed is not recommended for
mowing but may be used for driving
the tractor from 'one area to another.
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