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Differential locks Differential locks
To improve the traction of the machine on soft and
slippery soil, the differential lock, which works on all
four wheels, can be engaged by depressing and
holding the push button (W) depressed (for control
lever versions 1A and 1B) or by pushing down foot
button (5) (for control lever version 1C, see page
66
).
NOTICE NOTICE
The differential lock must only be engaged when The differential lock must only be engaged when
the machine is standing. Make sure, that under no
the machine is standing. Make sure, that under no
circumstances, the differential lock is activated
circumstances, the differential lock is activated
when the wheels are turning with different speeds.
when the wheels are turning with different speeds.
When the differential lock is engaged control light
(13) lights up, see page
33 .
If only one wheel of an axle turns although the
differential lock switch is depressed, interrupt the
drive and operate the steering to help the dog clutch
to engage.
The differential lock may be disengaged while
driving.
NOTICE NOTICE
When When cornering cornering on on hard hard ground ground the the differential differential lock lock
must be switched off. must be switched off.
NOTICE NOTICE
The differential lock should only be used when The differential lock should only be used when
operating on slippery ground. When operating on
operating on slippery ground. When operating on
firm ground, particularly when turning, the
firm ground, particularly when turning, the
differential lock must be disengaged.
differential lock must be disengaged.
NOTICE NOTICE
If the machine has become stuck and one of the If the machine has become stuck and one of the
wheels is spinning, the wheel must be stopped
wheels is spinning, the wheel must be stopped
before
before engaging engaging the the differential differential lock. lock. Otherwise the Otherwise the
drive axle system may be damaged. drive axle system may be damaged.
NOTE! NOTE!
If there is risk of getting stuck, engage the
differential lock before the machine has got stuck.
For further information on the differential lock, see
page
66
.
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Differential locks Differential locks
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