Starting and Operating Instructions
The vehicle was also designed to
traverse a
40o/o
(22°) side slope at a
speed of
9.7
km/h
(6
mph) while
fully loaded and on a high friction
surface.
The vehicle can also climb a
40.6
em
(16
inch) vertical step.
Step climbing is best done by
approaching the step
at an
angle,
rather than straight on.
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BRAKE AND THROTTLE
OPERATION TECHNIQUES
For logs, walls, rocks, severe
ditches, hills, sand, etc.
1
.
Bring the vehicle to a complete
stop. Do not over-speed the
engine.
2. Seiect the proper transmis
sion and transfer case gear
range; usually first gear and
Four-Wheel Low Lock for such
obstacles.
3.
If the wheels spin, maintain
steady throttle, with your foot
off the brake pedal, to allow
the traction control system to
control the wheel spin.
The Traction Control System
will not operate if the brakes
are applied, even slightly .
4.
If the wheel spin cannot be
controlled by the traction
control system, fully press the
brake pedal with your left foot
so all wheel spin is halted.
5.
Back away from the obstacle
so you can attempt a new
approach.
6.
Then, as the first wheel crosses
the obstacle, be prepared to
alternate between the brake
and throttle to maintain control
and avoid tyre drop-off.
Repeat the controlled process
for the other wheels.
