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do not disengage the clutch. When overcoming steep descents,
take measures to ensure a safe descent. Before overcoming a
long descent (more than 50 m), determine its steepness, shift the
gearbox and transfer case into the required gears to overcome it.
Overcoming of such decents is performed by engine braking.
WARNING!
It is forbidden to overcome steep descents if the
gears of the gearbox and transfer case are switched off or the
clutch is disengaged.
The rotational speed of the crankshaft should not be fast when
making a descent, reduce the motor vehicle speed by gradually
braking it.
Overcome ditches, side ditches, and trenches
at low speed
with the front axle engaged in the direction perpendicular to the
decline with regard to the motor vehicle dimensions defining its
cross-country capability. Do not overcome an obstacle in a rush
if an impact against the wheels is possible.
When overcoming ditches and trenches, consider the possibil-
ity of getting stuck due to wheels slips and vehicle cross-axling.
In such situations activate the rear axle wheel differential lock
in advance.
Driving along muddy country roads and graded clay, and
gumbo roads.
When driving along clay and gumbo after heavy
rain, the motor vehicle could slip off the road. Be careful when
choosing the direction of motion. In order to prevent sideways
skidding, choose relatively level ground while trying to move
along the side-rut of the road if possible. It is very difficult to steer
a motor vehicle on very wet graded roads with the steep grades
and deep trenches. On these roads, drive carefully on the crest of
the corrugation and at low speed.
Driving along snowy or icy roads.
Switch on the minimum gear and drive slowly.
As the braking path of the vehicle on the slippery road is
increased, it is required to increase the distance from the vehicle
moving ahead.
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