19 OPERATING THE VEHICLE 7. Start the engine. See "OPERATING THE ENGINE" section. A When range gear shift lever is hard to engage, do not force the lever. Set the parking brake, slightly depress the speed control pedal and release it to neutral position, then shift the lever. When the lever is hard to disengage, do not force the lever. Depress the brake pedal fully, then shift the lever. A An accident may occur with erratic shifting operation. A Failure to completely engage the range gear can cause the vehicle to coast on slopes. 8. Selecting the travel speed. B Range Gear Shift Lever To avoid serious injury or death:
A Avoid changing range gear shift lever when ascending or descending a slope. A Before ascending or descending a slope, shift to the "L" range to control the vehicle speed. A If you shift gears while ascending or descending a slope, be prepared to use the brake to maintain control. A Operate in reverse at slow speeds to maintain control. B 4WD Lever To avoid serious injury or death: A Do not engage the front wheel drive when traveling at road speed. A When driving on icy, wet or loose surface, operate at reduced speed to avoid skidding and loss of steering control. A An accident may occur if the vehicle is suddenly braked, as heavy towed loads can shift forward causing loss of control.
A The braking characteristics are different between 2 and 4 wheel drive. Be aware of the difference and use carefully. 1. The range gear shift lever can only be shifted when vehicle is completely stopped and the speed control pedal is in the "NEUTRAL" position. 2. To avoid transmission and shift linkage damage, completely stop the vehicle using the brake pedal before shifting gears. 3. Select proper gear and engine speed depending on the type of job. 4. Before dismounting vehicle, shift the range gear shift lever to the "NEUTRAL" position and set parking brake. (1) 4WD lever (A) "2WD" (B) "4WD" (1) Range gear shift lever (L) LOW Range (H) HIGH Range (N) "NEUTRAL" POSITION (R) "REVERSE"