Selector Mechanism, Checking

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The shift lever must rest in the 3rd/4th gear selector lever gate when the transmission is in neutral.

-- Operate the clutch.

-- Move the gearshift lever (selector lever) several times through all the gears. Make sure the reverse gear lock is working correctly.

-- Should a gear fail to engage smoothly after repeated selection, adjust shift mechanism again. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, ADJUSTING .