PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-554
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 554
JANUARY 1999
PS 554
4
JAN 99
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When climbing a hill, there±re only
two forces to help²momentum and
traction³ The more momentum you
have, the less traction you need³ It±s
a good idea to lay back and let
the vehicles ahead of you make
it to the top first³ That way, you
won±t have to stop half way
up³ Keep your distance³
lay
back
...
keep moving
slowly
'til he gets
to the
top
of
the
hill
.
±
Get a
running start, so
when you reach the
peak, you±ve got enough
momentum left to get you
over³ Try to get to the top
of the hill in one smooth,
uninterrupted run³
±
Keeping your tires in good condition and properly inflated helps traction³ Be
sure your load is evenly distributed³ Avoid poor driving²like jackrabbit starts,
sudden stops, and sharp turns²that breaks traction³
hey, pal!
i'm
no jackrabbit
.
ease down
on MY
accelerator
!
±
Watch that shift, particularly the downshift³ It can break your grip on the road³
Make each shift as smooth as possible³ With a manual transmission, you
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