PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-732
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 732
NOVEMBER 2013
30
PS 732
NOV 13
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If momentum is too
slow for wheel speed,
the result is lost
traction and spinning
wheels.
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If momentum is too
fast for wheel speed,
that also results in
lost traction and the
vehicle skids.
•±
If momentum is in
tune with wheel
speed, you have
traction and good
control.
When climbing a
hill, momentum and
traction are your
friends.
However,
you
call the
shots. Remember…
Try to get to the top
of the hill in one
smooth
uninterrupted
run.
Get a running start
so when you reach the
peak, you’ve got enough
momentum left to get
you over.
Going
uphill,
the
more
momentum
you have,
the
less
traction
you need.
it’s a
good idea
to let the
vehicles
ahead of
you make
it to the
top
first.
Then you
won’t have to
stop half-
way up.
And
remember to
keep your
distance.
Keep tires
properly
inflated
and in
good
condition
to help
traction.
Distribute loads evenly
and place partial loads
over the rear axle.
avoid bad
driving, like
quick starts,
sudden stops
and sharp
turns.
and use
tire chains
if you need
them.
tire chains improve traction on
ice and packed snow, but
only
if they are installed properly
and cleaned regularly.
chains that are packed
with ice
won’t
work the
way they should.
they cause
you to lose
traction.
I’d
like
to
help. really
I would!
thanks, guys!
I couldn’t have
done it
without
you!
Hills
Tires
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