How Do You Shift A Kenworth Truck?
Manually shifting gears in a Kenworth truck can be difficult until you get the hang of it. Inaccurate shifting wastes fuel and can damage transmissions. Grinding occurs when the gears rub together if the clutch is not fully engaged or you do not synchronize your transmission speed when you shift. The Kenworth Corporation and Eaton Corporation teamed up in 2010 to add the Eaton UltraShift as an option for all of Kenworth’s Class 8 trucks, but many purchasers still choose manual transmissions because of personal preference and cost. Release pressure on the accelerator. Mash the clutch down far enough to engage it. The clutch pedal will have about an inch of play before you feel resistance. After you feel the resistance, push the clutch another 1/2-inch to open the gears far enough for them to change. Push the gear shift out of the current gear. Let off the clutch while you watch the tachometer fall to 500 RPM. The RPM drop depends on the engine and transmission in your Kenworth. Consult
