Abstract: A system for effecting the gradual engagement and disengagement of the clutches of a fluid power shifted transmission for industrial lift trucks. The system includes a selector valve for porting fluid from an engine driven pump to the clutches of the transmission and from the clutches to a system reservoir; the selector valve includes damping means for limiting the rate of change in flow through the valve. The system further includes a control valve which operates to limit the pump outlet pressure at engine speeds above a predetermined maximum and to decrease the pump outlet pressure and therefore the clutch actuation force in response to increases in the force applied by the truck brakes.