according to my manual, 4x4 works in reverse if selected. The override button is for the speed limiter.wait a minute. Do you have to push the button to get 4x4 or is that just to over ride the speed limiter?
Exactly!!! Other than trying this OPTION once or twice I have never had the need to use it. It's purpose is simply a safety device. Why anyone would need to go more than 5 MPH in reverse on one of theses things is beyond me.according to my manual, 4x4 works in reverse if selected. The override button is for the speed limiter.wait a minute. Do you have to push the button to get 4x4 or is that just to over ride the speed limiter?
--md
I agree with "why would anyone need to go faster then 5 MPH in reverse". However there are situations when pulling something (say dead fall,harvested animal,etc) in reverse and needing torque (not speed) is necessary and that DAM little button is very annoying.Exactly!!! Other than trying this OPTION once or twice I have never had the need to use it. It's purpose is simply a safety device. Why anyone would need to go more than 5 MPH in reverse on one of theses things is beyond me.according to my manual, 4x4 works in reverse if selected. The override button is for the speed limiter.wait a minute. Do you have to push the button to get 4x4 or is that just to over ride the speed limiter?
--md
If stuck in a mud hole, well then you may have to use it. Of course you always have the OPTION of driving around that mud hole also.
I Wasn't saying 4x4 low isn't good enough, I was saying that holding the yellow button while going in reverse is very annoying. Without holding the yellow button you hit the rev limiter in reverse.4-wheel low reverse not enough torque??
Sorry Skizmo I thought that you were saying that holding in the reverse limiter when in reverse gave you extra torque. For sure though the button is annoying and going fast in reverse is a hospital trip wanting to happen.I Wasn't saying 4x4 low isn't good enough, I was saying that holding the yellow button while going in reverse is very annoying. Without holding the yellow button you hit the rev limiter in reverse.4-wheel low reverse not enough torque??
thats good to know!!Probably not a good idea pulling anything or dragging anything in reverse. Remember your reverse uses a chain inside the transmission. That chain is no where near as strong as your forward gears. Snap that chain and it's all over but the crying, or should I say cussing.
Very good know!Probably not a good idea pulling anything or dragging anything in reverse. Remember your reverse uses a chain inside the transmission. That chain is no where near as strong as your forward gears. Snap that chain and it's all over but the crying, or should I say cussing.
Your froward gears and main shaft are driven directly off the clutch. The reverse gear is chain driven.If I am not mistaken the chain in the tranny pulls you both forward and reverse. I don't think there is just a chain for reverse.
Ronnie