UD Trucks QUESTER Series, Руководство пользователя

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3. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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Always unlock the differential lock as
soon as the vehicle emerges from
s l i p p e r y s u r f a c e c o n d i t i o n s a n d
r e t u r n s t o a r o a d w i t h a g o o d
surface.
The vehicle may be equipped with
either of the two switches.
• Differential lock switch interaxle
• Differential lock switch interaxle
and rear wheels.
Differential lock interaxle switch
If the wheels are skidding, sliding or
l o s i n g t r a c t i o n , e n g a g e t h e
differential lock switch located on the
instrument cluster.
1. OFF
2. Diff lock interaxle ON
Differential lock interaxle and rear
wheels switch (only for RTH2611)
T h e d i f f e r e n t i a l l o c k s w i t c h
( i n t e r a x l e s a n d r e a r w h e e l s ) h a s
three positions.
1. OFF
2. Diff lock interaxle ON
3. Diff lock interaxles and rear wheels ON
1st position: This deactivates the
differential lock. In this position the
telltale indicator in the cluster does
not illuminate.
2nd position: The differential lock
between the axles is applied. The
telltale indicator on the instrument
cluster illuminates.
WARNING
Do not activate the differential
lock when the vehicle is on a
steep downhill slope. Doing so
c a n r e s u l t i n l o s s o f v e h i c l e
stability.
CAUTION
If the driver fore see a possible
slippery, sliding surfaces the
d i f f e r e n t i a l l o c k i n t e r - a x l e
switch should be activated at
stand still and before reaching
these areas. If activated when
slipping or skidding it could
damage the axles.