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TRUCK, WRECKER, 8X8 M984A4
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2008
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OPERATE VEHICLE IN COLD ENVIRONMENT - Continued
l.
Apply brakes sooner, and press service brake pedal (7) lightly to give early
warning that vehicle will slow or stop.
m.
Downshift, if necessary, when slowing or stopping vehicle on slick surfaces.
n.
Keep windshield, windows, mirrors, headlights, stoplights, and body lights clean
and free of snow and ice. Use defroster and windshield wipers to keep
windshield free of snow and ice.
o.
Drive slowly and test brakes after driving through slush or water. If brakes slip,
do the following:
(1)
Continue to drive slowly.
(2)
Apply moderate pressure on service brake pedal (7) to cause slight brake
drag.
(3)
When brakes are dry and no longer slip, release service brake pedal (7).
(4)
Resume normal driving speed for conditions.
p.
If absolutely necessary for better traction, lower vehicle tire pressure to
emergency air pressure limit:
(1)
Ensure each tire has a valve cap.
(2)
Drive at low speed when tire pressures are reduced.
q.
If rear of vehicle skids, do the following:
(1)
Ease up on throttle pedal (6).
(2)
Steer in same direction that vehicle is skidding.
(3)
When vehicle is under control, lightly apply service brake pedal (7).
(4)
Steer vehicle on a straight course and slowly apply throttle pedal (6).
r.
If vehicle starts to slide while climbing a grade, do the following:
(1)
Ease up on throttle pedal (6).
(2)
Steer in same direction that vehicle is skidding.
(3)
Slowly apply throttle pedal (6) and steer vehicle on a straight course.
s.
If vehicle becomes stuck, do the following:
(1)
Shovel a clear path ahead of each tire.
(2)
Put boards, brush, or similar material in cleared paths to get better traction.
(3)
If vehicle remains stuck, use another vehicle to winch or tow stuck vehicle
clear.
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