Ford Vehicle Manual page 142

Driving
Operating the Eaton FS-4205A and FS-5205A 5–speed
transmissions
The 5-speed transmission is
equipped with five forward gears
R 2 4
and one reverse. The 2nd, 3rd, 4th
and 5th gears are synchronized. The
shift pattern is embossed on the
1 3 5
gear shift knob.
Do not shift the transmission into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is
moving as this could damage the transmission.
To go forward
With the engine idling, depress the
clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First).
R 2 4
Engage the clutch while pressing
the accelerator to start forward.
Operate the clutch and upshift as
1 3 5
required by driving conditions.
To go backward
Reverse is obtained by putting the
gearshift lever in R (Reverse) and
R 2 4
engaging the clutch while pressing
lightly on the accelerator.
1
3 5
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