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OPERATION ON UNUSUAL TERRAIN - CONTINUED
Operational Guidelines - Continued
5.
Always drive at a reasonable, safe speed when moving on ice, snow and off road, to avoid accidents.
a.
On icy roads make sure you know which direction your front wheels are directed. You might have them
turned but truck could be moving straight ahead.
b.
Change vehicle speed slowly. Fast accelerations or braking can cause the truck to slide or spin and
cause accident.
6.
Be alert for isolated patches of ice or snow, especially in shaded areas.
Wooded and Rocky Areas
1.
Make sure your M876 truck can clear ground obstructions, like stumps, rocks or fallen trees, before you drive
over them. Such objects can damage the underside of the truck.
2.
Avoid low hanging tree limbs which could damage the derrick leg hydraulic lines and connections.
3.
Always carry an extra spare tire and wheel on board the truck when working in rocky terrain, in the event tires
are damaged or punctured.
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