At 06:42 PM 5/13/98 -0400, Tyrone & Marilyn Greene wrote: >susan hafler wrote: >> >> hello, all, >> ...would someone tell >> me under what conditions i should use the L (low) gear? >> >98% of the time you can just as well forget that there is such a thing. >Consider that gear ("the L (low) gear") a "Granny Gear". One to be used >when you find you and your veewee are wanting to get started in extreem >enviromental conditions such as DEEP water, sand-dunes*, swamps*, deep >snow*, or with an extreemly heavy load. > >*...In these situations, it would be wise to engage the front >differential lock if your syncro came so equiped. > Also, sometimes steep roads require the use of the granny gear. I've used mine often on logging roads and jeep trails. I've also used it coming down very steep terrain. -Mark McCulley |
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