OPERATING THE VEHICLE 24 OPERATING TECHNIQUES C Handling the retaining device for differential lock 1. Pull the differential lock holder while the differential lock pedal is depressed. 2. The differential lock is then maintained even if your foot leaves the pedal. 3. The lock is released when the pedal is depressed again. B Differential Lock To avoid personal injury due to loss of steering control: A Do not operate the vehicle at high speed with differential lock engaged. A Do not attempt to turn with the differential lock engaged. A Be sure to release the differential lock before making a turn in field conditions. If one of the rear wheels should slip, step on the differential lock pedal.
Both wheels will then turn together, reducing slippage. Differential lock is maintained while the pedal is depressed or may be held by using differential lock holder. (1) Differential lock pedal (2) Differential lock holder (A) Press to "ENGAGE" (B) Depress to release again "DISENGAGE" A When using the differential lock, always slow the engine down. A To prevent damage to power train, do not engage differential lock when one wheel is spinning and the other is completely stopped. A If the differential lock cannot be released, stop the vehicle, turn the steering wheel alternately. (1) Differential lock pedal (A) Press to "ENGAGE" (B) Release to "DISENGAGE"