User Manual

Returning to Service After
Recovering
Once the vehicle is recovered, the axles
need to have oil added to prevent gear
damage during operation.
1.
Into the pinion cage, add 1 pint (.47
liter) of lubricant or into the
interaxle differential, add 2 pints
(.94 liter) of approved lubricant.
2. After adding the specified type and
amount of lubricant, drive the
vehicle. It should be unloaded.
Drive 1 to 2 miles (1.5 to 3 km) at a
speed lower than 25 mph (40
km/h). This will thoroughly circulate
the lubricant through the assembly.
3. If the parking brakes were
manually released, they will need
to be modified back to their normal
operating condition.
4. If the differential lock was manually
locked, then the caging bolt needs
to be put back in its storage
location and the differential lock air
line needs to be re-installed in its
normal position.
Add lubricant back to the axles after
recovering the vehicle and before putting it
back into service.
What to do if the Vehicle is Stuck in
Sand, Mud, Snow or Ice
WARNING
DO NOT spin the wheels faster than
35
mph (55 km/h). Spinning a tire at
speedometer readings faster than 35
mph (55 km/h) can be dangerous.
Tires can explode from spinning too
fast. Under some conditions, a tire
may be spinning at a speed twice that
shown on the speedometer. Any re-
sulting tire explosion could cause in-
jury or death to a bystander or passen-
ger, as well as extensive vehicle dam-
age: including tire, transmission,
and/or rear axle malfunction.
These suggestions are provided to improve
the ability to free a vehicle if the vehicle
gets stuck in sand, mud, snow, or ice:
• Move the gearshift lever or selector
from First to Reverse
• Apply light pressure on the
accelerator pedal while the
transmission is in gear
• Remove your foot from the
accelerator while shifting
• Do not race the engine
• For best traction and safety, avoid
spinning the wheels
Follow these practices to avoid
transmission damage:
•
Always start vehicle in motion with
the shift lever in first gear.
• Be sure that transmission is fully
engaged in gear before releasing
the clutch pedal (manual only).
• Do not shift into reverse while the
vehicle is moving.
• If the vehicle needs to be
recovered from being stuck, do not
permit the vehicle to be towed for
long distances without removing
the driveshaft.
If tire chains are needed, make sure they
are installed on both sides of the driving
axle. Installing chains on only one side of
the axle can cause equipment damage.
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