Going in reverse?

[dwitt]

Get lost troll. Your kind isn't welcome here.

By saying something so (what I thought) outrageous silly, I really didn't expect anyone to take it serious. It was meant to make you smile like it did me. Certainly not make you angry. So to you I'm sorry.

 

[oosik]

dwitt, the thing you may only now understand, is that, anybody reading your post may not recognize it as "outrageous silly". Best to keep suggestions factual, identity them as a not-serious suggestion or just continue to monitor this site.

 

[prichard]

FWIW, I double checked my manual and the only warning about diff is not to use when one tire is spinning and the other isn't.

 

[oosik]

Yes, my manual says the same thing. It goes on to say that engagement with one wheel spinning may damage the differential. I've used the diffy lock several times - both forward & reverse. Usually in snow/icy conditions. I just push in the clutch, let everything come to a stop, step on the engagement lever and let out the clutch.

 

[Fallon]

Yes, my manual says the same thing. It goes on to say that engagement with one wheel spinning may damage the differential. I've used the diffy lock several times - both forward & reverse. Usually in snow/icy conditions. I just push in the clutch, let everything come to a stop, step on the engagement lever and let out the clutch.

I usually stomp on mine when I'm on firm ground before I hit the slippery looking bit. No reason to loose momentum by stopping.

 

[gwstang]

Thank you for all the replies. I have a better mindset about how to use the locking differential now. I sure don't want to tear anything up. Kubota Insurance would be very upset with me...:thumbsup:

 

[gwstang]

"I usually stomp on mine when I'm on firm ground before I hit the slippery looking bit. No reason to loose momentum by stopping."

I have never thought about doing this when approaching the slippery stuff. :thumbsup:

 

[Fallon]

"I usually stomp on mine when I'm on firm ground before I hit the slippery looking bit. No reason to loose momentum by stopping."

I have never thought about doing this when approaching the slippery stuff.

Just make sure things arent slipping. The only downside with this method is you dont have an extra tool to get unstuck if/when you do actually get stuck. So you can get yourself really stuck. I often use the method when plowing snow or box blading, as getting unstuck is as simple as lifting the blade.

 

[Baby Grand]

... and remember - you're split brakes are not a steering option as long as the diff-locker is engaged.
-Jim

 

[RaydaKub]

I usually stomp on mine when I'm on firm ground before I hit the slippery looking bit. No reason to loose momentum by stopping.

I understand what you are saying, but when I'm plowing snow, it is frequently all "slippery stuff". It's sometimes hard to tell when you'll spin out and when you'll be fine.