Categorias: Todos - equipment - problems

por Richard Westmore 10 anos atrás

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4x4

Driving a 4x4 vehicle off-road requires careful preparation, precise maneuvering, and situational awareness to ensure safety and avoid mishaps. Key practices include performing thorough pre-checks of both the exterior and interior of the vehicle, such as verifying fluid levels and tire conditions.

4x4

4x4

Problems

Skid
Let wheels turn
Lightly pump brake
Steer down fall line
Stuck
1. Retrace path in
Do not reduce pressure below 60%

Tyres may come off rim

Reduce Tyre Pressure to 60%

Limit speed to 12 mph

Reduce Tyre Pressure to 80%

Limit Speed

Failed Hill Climb
No Grip

4. Release Clutch and Brake: together

3. Check Behind: mirrors

Stall

5. Start engine

Reverse down hill

4. Check behind mirrors

3.Wheels straight

2. Engage Reverse

Release Brake

Check Reverse Engaged

1. Brake & Clutch

Driving

Poor grip
Lock differential

Only when necessary

One wheel in rut Ok
No braking
Descent
Engine breaking

Gear before descent

Little and enough
Low ratio
Wheels must be turning in direction of travel
2nd and reverse

Post Activity

Disengage differential
Reverse if necessary
Clean
Headlights
Number Plate
Underside

Pre-checks

Exterior
Close Windows
Stow Ariel
Brakes
Fluid Levels
Windscreen washer
Clutch?
Oil
Brake
Fuel
Tyres
Spare is compatible
Type of tyre
4mm Depth
No Cuts

Both Sides

Interior
Nothing Loose
Seat belts work

Equipment

Broom Handle
Tow Hook
Tow Rope
Army shovel