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Change down to a suitable lower gear for the slope and speed.
Select a suitable lower gear for the slope and speed, keeping the engine within an appropriate rev range. This does not necessarily mean selecting the lowest gear. Do not keep slipping the clutch to compensate for a gear that is too high, as this produces heat and wear. If power loss persists or there are signs of a fault, do not automatically attribute it to gear selection.
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Keep that gear and continuously slip the clutch.
Conclude that the mixture is lean and release the accelerator without changing gear.
Change down to a suitable lower gear for the slope and speed.
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