4x4
Equipment
Army shovel
Tow Rope
Tow Hook
Broom Handle
Pre-checks
Interior
Seat belts work
Nothing Loose
Tyres
No Cuts
Both Sides
4mm Depth
Type of tyre
Spare is compatible
Fluid Levels
Fuel
Brake
Oil
Clutch?
Windscreen washer
Exterior
Brakes
Stow Ariel
Close Windows
Post Activity
Clean
Underside
Number Plate
Headlights
Disengage differential
Reverse if necessary
Driving
2nd and reverse
Wheels must be turning in direction of travel
Low ratio
Little and enough
Descent
Engine breaking
Gear before descent
No braking
One wheel in rut Ok
Poor grip
Lock differential
Only when necessary
Problems
Failed Hill Climb
Stall
1. Brake & Clutch
2. Engage Reverse
Check Reverse Engaged
Release Brake
3.Wheels straight
4. Check behind mirrors
5. Start engine
Reverse down hill
No Grip
1. Brake & Clutch
2. Engage Reverse
Check Reverse Engaged
3. Check Behind: mirrors
4. Release Clutch and Brake: together
Reverse down hill
No Grip
Reduce Tyre Pressure to 80%
Limit Speed
Reduce Tyre Pressure to 60%
Limit speed to 12 mph
Do not reduce pressure below 60%
Tyres may come off rim
Stuck
1. Retrace path in
Skid
Steer down fall line
Lightly pump brake
Let wheels turn