Can Heavy Trucks Turn When Using Differential Locks?
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Turning is possible with the differential lock engaged because the tires and ground experience sliding friction, which the differential lock can withstand. In off-road recovery situations, the differential lock must also endure significant forces. Forced turning may cause wear to the tires and differential lock, but it won't easily break. Driving at high speeds with the differential lock engaged also does not lead to rollovers. The differential lock should be used in the following sequence: 1. First, engage the inter-wheel differential lock. 2. If the inter-wheel differential lock is ineffective, then engage the inter-axle differential lock. 3. When the vehicle is heavily loaded and climbing a steep slope, only the inter-axle differential lock needs to be engaged, without locking the inter-wheel differential lock. Methods for using the differential lock: 1. The inter-axle and inter-wheel differentials of the drive axle are controlled by the differential lock switch on the dashboard in the cab. 2. When the vehicle is stuck in muddy or slippery conditions, press the differential lock switch while the vehicle is at low speed or stationary, release the accelerator pedal, and steer appropriately. The indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the differential has been correctly engaged.
