Shifting

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    Cjewell77 Light Load Member

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    I am new I am having trouble shifting the new international prostrar. When the green shift light comes on I am scratching gears up and down. This is when I am loaded. Any advice?
    I feel I should be able to do this. Bit is frustrating.
    How long general do newbies have issues shifting?
     
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    7122894003481 Bobtail Member

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    Green shift light?

    :biggrin_25513:

    Pretty soon all the "driver" is gonna do is turn the key and release the brakes..
     
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    Cjewell77 Light Load Member

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    No ####. The new international. Has a green shift light. And if u don't shift it will not go one mph faster till u do
     
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    A shift light? Is this for real?
     
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    Cjewell77 Light Load Member

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    Yes and the trainer makes you shift with the light not rpms
     
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    you've got to put it in the next gear before the RPM's drop to low. Thats what keeps it from grinding. What RPM does the light come on? I understand you are being trained to shift when the light comes on, however, you can shift at an easily 1300 on level ground...should give plenty of time to double clutch before RPM drops below 1000. Are you double clutching?
     
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    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    this is one of the "Maxforce" engines I think?!

    RPM's are low...don't let it get above 1220 for the shift...or below 975.
     
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    ... What company are you training with?
     
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    I think I am shifting to slow
     
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    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    Just think Lawrence Welk....one and two and....

    Cancel that....you're too young to get that context!!!!!!:biggrin_2559:

    Check with your mother....and try a dancing lesson while you're asking!:biggrin_25525: