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Suzuki 57L1F001 User Manual

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

57L20-03E

3) Close the engine hood securely before

starting the engine.

Using the Transaxle

Manual Transaxle

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Starting off
To start off, depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor and shift into 1st gear.
After releasing the parking brake, gradually
release the clutch. When you hear a
change in the engine’s sound, slowly press
the accelerator while continuing to gradu-
ally release the clutch.

Shifting
All forward gears are synchronized, which
provides for quiet, and easy shifting.
Always depress the clutch pedal all the
way to the floor before shifting gears. Keep
the engine speed does not rise into the red
zone of the tachometer.

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Reverse gear: with lifting up ring, shift the
gearshift lever to the right, engage gear.

CAUTION

Secure the block heater cord back to
its original position or to the routed
position. A loose cord could get
caught in the engine accessory drive
belt(s) or other moving parts.

EXAMPLE

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