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G8 MGS manual gearbox
Driving
Volvo G8 MGS
G8 MGS is a fully synchromesh mechanical range gearbox
with eight forward gears and one reverse gear. Reverse
gear
can be engaged in both low and high range but we
recommend against attempting to reverse in high range due
to the high gear ratio.
Lever movement is transferred manually to the gearbox by
link rods. Shifting between low and high range is performed
electronically.
Shifting
The bus is normally started in second gear. It is often possi-
ble to go directly to fourth. When shifting up, the gear lever
should be kept still a moment in neutral before engaging the
next gear.
NOTE! The toggle switch for the range gear should be in
LOW position before starting.
R Press the lever to the left and then down to engage
reverse.
1 Engage first with a slight press to the left and then up.
First is used for ranging and pulling away on steep in-
clines.
2 Engage second with a light press to the left and then
down. Second is the usual starting gear.
(2–3) Disengage second. Let the lever find neutral position
before moving it to the right and up towards third posi-
tion. Used when driving on steep inclines where tight
gear steps are needed to retain traction. (Under light
loads, third can be skipped.)
Low range should be engaged when reversing so that
full control of the bus is retained.
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