31. USING DIFFERENTIAL LOCK 31.1 DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL The differential lock is used on snow-covered or muddy areas where the tires are likely to slip. The left and right wheels on the rear axle are locked together to prevent slipping and to provide a powerful drive force. This also helps to improve the service of the tires. WARNING Do not use the differential lock pedal when traveling at high speed (4th gear, 20 km/h (12.4 MPH) and above). Do not use the differential lock pedal when turning. NOTICE Do not use the differential lock pedal when the wheels are already slipping. This may reduce the durability.
First, stop the machine, then depress the differential lock pedal, and start the machine again. 1. DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL This pedal actuates the differential lock control. When the pedal is depressed, the differential lock is actuated; when the pedal is released, the differential lock is cancelled. REMARK When traveling on soft ground where the wheel on one side slips, or when traveling on road surfaces where the tires are likely to slip, depress the differential lock pedal. This actuates the differ- ential lock and makes both the left and right wheels rotate at the same speed to prevent slipping. 5-26