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NOTE:
A
Spicer
transmission, is specified with the 12.7 liter,
series-60,
400-horsepower
PS130-6B, 6-speed, is specified with the optional
11.1 liter, 325-horsepower engine.
The transmission shift lever located to the right of
the driver's seat is used to select gears.
coach is equipped with a safety switch to prevent
accidental starter engagement if the shift lever is
not in the neutral position.
When shifting from neutral to first or reverse gear,
depress the clutch pedal fully to activate the clutch
brake. This makes it easier to shift from neutral to
forward or reverse.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the clutch brake
mechanism, do not fully depress the clutch pedal
when the coach is in motion.
Upshifting
Always start moving the coach forward with the
transmission in first gear, then shift to second,
third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh gears (if
applicable). Do not skip gears. Do not shift to the
PS145-7A,
7-speed
engine
and
a
07008
The
next higher gear until the engine speed has
reached 1,900 rpm.
recommended for shifting gears.
Downshifting
Double-clutching
downshifting. Always change to a lower gear to
avoid engine lugging.
driving uphill or downhill, and when driving on ice,
snow or mud (minimum 1,400 rpm).
Use lower gears when driving downhill to make
full use of engine compression.
engine operate above 2,450 rpm.
Under normal driving conditions, it is not always
necessary to
Downshift from seventh to first gear after bringing
the coach to a complete stop.
CAUTION: Never let the engine operate above
2,450 rpm.
CAUTION:
Always leave the shift selector in
neutral when the coach is parked.
CAUTION: To prevent premature clutch wear,
always
start
transmission in first gear.
CAUTION:
Before ascending or descending a
long or steep grade, reduce speed and shift to a
lower gear. Use lower gears to control speed and
avoid prolonged or frequent braking which will
result in brake overheating and reduce brake
effectiveness. To reduce brake wear, use the
Engine
Retarder
descending a steep grade.
WARNING: Shifting to lower gears on slippery
surfaces should be done with caution. Sudden
engine compression braking could cause drive
wheels to lock-up, and may result in loss of
control.
STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS
Multifunction lever
2 - 23
CONTROLS/INSTRUMENTS
Double clutching is
is
also
recommended
Use lower gears when
Never let the
downshift
through
driving
the
coach
System
"JACOB"
for
all
gears.
with
the
when
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