72 HOW TO OPERATE
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Shifting Gears
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Stop t he vehicle comp
letely.
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For KAF400H/K/L/M/N, move the gear shift lever
into the “H” (High) or “L” (Low) position.
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For KAF400J, move t
he gear shift lever into the
“F” (Forward) position.
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If you intend to operate the vehicle in reverse,
move the gear shift lever int o the “R” (Reverse)
position. Refer to the “Driving in Reverse” section
in the “SAFE OPERAT ION” chapter.
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Gradually increase engine speed by depressing
the throttle pedal.
A. Ge ar Shift Lever
B. “R” (Reverse) Position
C. “N” (Neutral)
Position
D. “H” (High) Position (KAF400H/K/L/M/N only)
E. “L” (Low) Position (KAF400H/K/L/M/N only) or
“F” (Forward) Pos
ition (KAF400J only)
WARNING
Shifting the transmission while the vehicle is
moving can cause abrupt changes in speed
and direction resulting in loss of control
and accident with severe personal injury or
death.
Do not shift the transmission while the vehi-
cleismoving. Stopthevehicletoshiftthe
transmission.