PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-588
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 588
NOVEMBER 2001
PS 588
NOV 01
33
PS 588
NOV 01
32
a little
less air
gives
better
traction.
“keep your
tires
in
good condition and
properly inflated.”
anything that
cuts traction
for your vehicle
cuts control and
can put
you
in danger.
hold it!
this ain’t
Indy!
“make sure that
loads are
evenly
distributed
for
balance.”
“avoid jack-rabbit
starts, sudden
stops and sharp
turns.”
“y’gotta watch
shifts
when it’s
icy.
.. especially
down
shifts.”
“make shifts as
smooth as possible
to avoid skidding.”
“with a manual
shift, higher gears
smoothly engaged
can take you to the
top of the grade.”
Spread full load evenly
Place partial load
over rear axle
“on a
dry
road,
you can down-
shift to use the
engine as a brake
with little or no
problem.
..
but
...”
“...on ice,
down-
shifting
can
cause the drive
wheels to lose
traction.”
“if you feel
your vehicle
slide, speed
up until your
wheels are
no longer
sliding.”
“if you’re driving a vehicle with
anti-lock
brakes, tap-tap-
tap ‘em. do
not
pump ‘em.”
“if you have
air brakes,
apply
a light steady pressure.
a
h
h
h
h!
588. 32-33 (C)
10/2/01
1:10 PM
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