UAZ -374195 Operation Manual page 51

also the speed reduction gear in the transfer case. Engage the front axle
while the motor vehicle is moving, and engage the speed reduction gear in
the transfer case after a complete stop of the vehicle only.
Overcoming steep inclines and declines. When driving on roads with
steep inclines and declines, a driver shall be very careful and have quick
reflexes. First determine an uphill gradient and put in the required gear,
which will ensure a required rim pull without shifting the gear. In order to
overcome a steep incline, use the reduction gear of the transfer case and
the first gear of the gearbox. Overcome the steep inclines without stops
and turnings as far as possible. Overcome the short steep inclines with the
convenient access and even road surface by speeding up without using
the reduction gear of the transfer case and by shifting the gearbox to the
second or third gear depending on the uphill gradient. If for some reason, it
is impossible to overcome the incline, then take all precautions and slowly
descend by shifting to the reverse gear. Descend gradually, do not speed up
the vehicle and do not disengage the clutch. When overcoming the steep
declines, take measures to ensure safe descending. Before overcoming a
long decline (more than 50 m), determine its steepness, shift the gearbox
and transfer case into the required gears to overcome it. Such declines are
overcome by braking with the engine.
ATTENTION! It is forbidden to overcome steep declines with
disengaged gears of the gearbox and transfer case or with the clutch
disengaged.
Avoid engine overspeed when moving down the steep, reduce the
vehicle speed by periodic braking.
Overcome ditches, side ditches and trenches at low speed with
the front axle engaged in the direction perpendicular to a decline with
regard to the vehicle dimensions defining its cross-country capability.
Do not overcome an obstacle with a rush, if an impact against the wheels
is possible.
When overcoming the ditches and trenches, consider the possibility
of getting stuck due to the wheel slip and vehicle cross-axling.
Driving along muddy country roads and graded clay and gumbo
roads. When driving along clay and gumbo roads after heavy rain, the
vehicle can slip off the road. Be careful when choosing a direction of
motion. In order to prevent side-wise skidding, choose relatively level
grounds while trying to move along rut roads, if possible. It is very
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