OPERATION IN SAND, MUD, OR SNOW - Continued
10. If HET Tractor starts to skid:
a. Release throttle pedal (6). (WP 0012)
b. Steer in direction of skid until HET Tractor stops skidding.
c. Lightly apply service brake pedal (7) (WP 0012) when HET Tractor is under
control.
d. Slowly apply throttle pedal (6) (WP 0012) and steer HET Tractor on straight
course.
11. To park HET Tractor:
a. Park HET Tractor so it does not face into wind when possible to avoid glass
surfaces being scratched by sand, dust, and damage to radiator.
b. Clean mud off HET Tractor as soon as possible to avoid damage to paint.
CAUTION
•
Do not hit axle breathers when cleaning mud from axles.
Damage to axle breathers could result.
•
Do not direct high-pressure water stream at glass surfaces,
seals, air intake, axle breathers, exhaust outlet, or any other
component of HET Tractor that could be easily damaged by
high-pressure water stream. Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment.
NOTE
Ensure axle breather vent caps move freely on breather body.
c. Clean mud from wheels, brakes, axles, universal joints, steering mechanism,
and radiator as soon as possible.
END OF TASK
END OF WORK PACKAGE
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