Brakes Slipping, Sliding Truck/Trailer and Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) use.

TM 9-2330-385-14

2-27. OPERATE IN COLD WEATHER ENVIRONMENT (CONT).

NOTE

Refer to FM 21-305 or

applicable Operator's Manual

for additional information on

driving in dangerous conditions.

(2)

If rear of truck and trailer skids, do the

following:

(a)

Let up on throttle control (2).

(b)

Steer in same direction in which truck

is skidding.

(c)

When truck and trailer is under

control, press truck brake pedal (1)

lightly.

(d)

Steer truck and trailer on straight

course and slowly press throttle

control.

(3)

If towing truck and trailer starts to slide while climbing hill, do the following:

(a)

Let up on throttle control (2) of towing truck.

(b)

Steer truck and trailer in direction of slide until truck and trailer stops.

(c)

Slowly press throttle control (2) on towing truck and steer truck and trailer on straight course.

NOTE

Refer to FM 20-22 for detailed information on vehicle recovery.

(4)

If towing truck is equipped with a CTIS and it is absolutely necessary for better traction, refer to applicable

Operator's Manual and set CTIS switch (3) to position 4 (Emergency). Drive at low speed (five mph

[8 km/h]) when tire air pressures are reduced.

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