Posted by RodInNS on December 02, 2009 at 20:22:54 from (24.224.246.101):
In Reply to: ? for RodinNS posted by JayinNY on December 02, 2009 at 16:48:37:
I dunno. I always just stomp on it when it's needed. Granted I seldom use it on the 3 cylinders I have.... Just make sure the linkage is free and the pivot greased down on the housing. Beyond that it should releas on it's own when it's not needed. If you want to release it sooner, let off the throttle so the torque comes off the driveline, then snap the wheel to one side or stomp on ONE brake pedal. That should kick it loose... Again, those diff locks are just big dog clutches. I've never seen one break, but I guess it could be done. Only thing I'd suggest doing is letting off the fuel a bit before you engage it if you can... but if you're in trouble, you're in trouble and you step on it. That's how it goes sometimes. Best practice is probably engaging it before you really need it tho.
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