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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
only possible from the neutral position. Shifting works best
when the engine is running. To shift into high gear after the
engine is running:
1. Ensure that the lever is in neutral. Pause for a few seconds,
and then;
2. Push firmly and quickly into the high gear position.
This works best if the brakes are NOT applied. If this doesn’t
work, put the lever back into neutral, step on the gas pedal to
rev the engine briefly (1500 rpm), let the engine idle down,
and then try the shift again. Repeat until it slides into gear.
If vehicle shifts hard into high, try shifting first into low,
then into high and if the brakes are applied, the vehicle
should shift better.
The technique to shift into low gear is
identical to shifting
into high.
To shift into reverse, move the lever to the right and pull down
firmly. Less force is required to shift into reverse. Reverse
does not have a synchronizer so it is very important that the
engine is idling. If reverse gear does not engage the first time,
use the same technique as for shifting into high and low.
Do not attempt to move the gearshift from the neutral
starting position until the engine idles down completely.
The Centaur is equipped with an automatic clutch that
is activated by engine speed. If the engine idle speed
is too high, the transmission will grind during gear
engagement.
3.8 HEADLIGHTS
The CENTAUR is equipped with 4 headlights that are oper
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ated through the dash mounted light switch. To turn the lights
on, push the light switch forward and down. The first position
turns on two lights with a flood pattern. The second position
turns on the other two driving lights in addition to the two
flood lights.
Do not leave the lights on for any length of time when
the engine is not running. Leaving them on will drain
the battery.
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