How to: Pull-start a 4×4 with a recovery strap in an emergency [video] Posted on 19 February 2012 Ever been stuck with a car that wouldn’t start? Forget the jumper leads? No second vehicle to jump start off? No problem, Herman of Angel 4×4 demonstrates how to solve the problem with a jack and a recovery strap. He goes through the checklist in the video but here you go, for reference. What you’ll need A jack, a recovery strap and a troublesome, non-starting 4×4. Checklist Chock the vehicle securely, jack it up and wrap the recovery strap around the tyre about twice. Make sure the diff-lock is off, or the vehicle will drive off the jack, dangerous. Put it in second gear Remember to deactivate the vehicle immobiliser Ignition on …aaand pull! For more, see Bush Mechanics 101 Related Posts Nifty gadgets to pack for your Christmas holiday (or to gift!) 8 December 2022 This Christmas season just got a whole lot better with these helpful tech gadgets, that... read more New concept store for you and your furry companions opens in Cape Town 28 November 2022 When history and modernity combine with panache, you get extraordinary. This can very much be... read more Aloha! Maui Jim’s latest sunglass range hits South African shores 22 November 2022 Summer in South Africa has a few things in common with summer in Maui in... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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