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e. Drive slowly and test brakes after driving through slush or water if brakes slip:
(1)
Continue to drive slowly.
(2)
Apply moderate pressure on brake pedal (6) to cause slight brake drag.
(3)
Let up on brake pedal (6) when brakes dry and no longer slip.
(4)
Resume normal dri ving speed.
f. If HET Tractor starts to skid:
(1)
Release accelerator pedal (7).
(2)
Steer in direction of skid until HET Tractor stops skidding.
(3)
Press brake pedal (6) lightly when HET Tractor is under control.
(4)
Press accelerator pedal (7) slowly Steer HET Tractor on straight course.
g. If HET Tractor starts to slide while climbing hill:
(1)
Release accelerator pedal (7).
(2)
Steer in direction of slide until HET Tractor stops.
(3)
Press accelerator pedal (7) slowly. Steer HET Tractor on straight course.
h. If HET Tractor becomes stuck:
CAUTION
Avoid using LOW transfer case with transmission selector in 1 (first
range). If using LOW transfer case & 1 (first range), do not exceed
1200 RPM when starting from a stop. If the tractor does not move
prior to reaching 1200 RPM, do not continue to increase engine
RPM. Failure to comply may result in driveline damage.
(1) Shovel clear path ahead of each wheel. Put boards, brush, mats, canvas, or similar
material in cleared paths to get better tire traction.
(2) Set CTIS rotary selector switch (4) to MUD, SAND & SNOW position (para 2-13).
(3)
Set TRANSFER CASE shift lever (3) to LOW position.
(4)
Set DRIVELINE control (5) to LOCK position.
(5)
Set transmission range selector (2) to 1 position.
(6)
Accelerate slowly so tires do not spin.
(7)
If HET Tractor remains stuck, set CTIS rotary selector switch (4) to EMERGENCY
position.
(8) Use another vehicle to recover.
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