OPERATING PROCEDURES
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Model TA50RT
Rev. 1 04/99
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3.6.1 ENGAGE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
While driving on certain ground surfaces it may be necessary to engage the differential lock to improve traction.
The procedure for the use of the differential lock is as follows.
(a) Ensure that the machine is stationary.
(b) Select the differential “Lock On” position at the upper control station.
(c) Drive the machine to a position where greater wheel to ground traction is available and the lock is no
longer required.
(d) Stop the machine and release the differential lock switch to “Lock Off” position.
Note:- It is usual that the differential lock will not disengage immediately, to reduce this delay it may be
necessary to momentarily operate the drive control lever back and forth.
3.6. DIFFERENTIAL LOCK
Caution 1:- To avoid mechanical damage, ensure that the machine is stationary before attempting to
engage or disengage the differential lock.
Caution 2:- Prolonged use of the differential lock impairs steering and causes excessive tyre wear.
The differential lock switch is located at the cage controls. Engaging the differential lock improves
traction in slippery conditions and should only be used momentarily to reduce wheel spin.
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