L4240 4wd binding on pavement

[farmer2009]

I do the same to engage or disengage 4wd or the diff lock. Although disengaging 4wd or the diff lock when wheels are slipping isn't typically a scenario people worry about. Problems only show up when one gear is moving at a noticeably different speed. Actually engaging on the fly can be easier to on the operator & the gears as things often just take a nudge to line up & they get that from things already rotating at about the same speed.

Normally engaging the 4wd while moving is easier it's still a good idea to depress the clutch. Depressing the clutch gives a way to dissipate any shock that might accrue during the engagement process.

Learned this the hard way with an old two speed rear end truck.