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Important To Remember
• This system should only be used when poor traction is encountered; it must be disengaged when traveling on solid road surfaces.
• The differential lock should only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary (recommended), or moving less than 25 MPH without
wheel differentiation (spinout). Engagement of the wheel differential lock while wheels are rotating at different speeds (differentia-
tion) may cause internal component failure.
• Operating the wheel differential lock in the engaged “lock” position on solid surfaces while turning corners (differentiating), may
cause damage to internal components.
• To ensure maximum control of the vehicle, do not use the wheel differential lock when traveling downhill.
• When engaged, the wheel differential lock will cause the vehicle to under-steer, meaning that the vehicle will not turn as quickly,
and more steering effort will be required.
• Use the wheel differential lock only at speeds less than 25 MPH. At higher speeds the under-steer handling characteristics could be
dangerous.
• The wheel differential lock may not disengage immediately due to torque “wrap up”. This wrap up can occur when the system is
disengaged while the vehicle is operating on surfaces such as sand, mud or snow.
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