Going in reverse?

dwitt · Oct 13, 2016

Fallon said:
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 · Oct 13, 2016

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 · Oct 13, 2016

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 · Oct 13, 2016

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 · Oct 14, 2016

oosik said:
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 · Oct 16, 2016

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 · Oct 16, 2016

"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 · Oct 17, 2016

gwstang said:
"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.