Tips for driving in the sand.Moving sand, excavating dirt and reinforcing berms is what these earthmovers are all about. But they're they're Contraction of they are. they're be racking up more and more hours in the sandbox A restricted environment in which certain functions are prohibited. For example, deleting files and modifying system information such as Registry settings and other control panel functions may be prohibited. , so it's critical that you follow the word in TM 5-2350-262-10 and keep these driver tips in mind: * Stay at a reasonable speed on improved road surfaces. Check out the road conditions. If it's wet or slick See SLC. , 30 mph is too fast. Slow down to whatever speed allows you to maintain complete control. * Off-road conditions require skill in driving, too. If the blade digs into a ridge or other obstruction obstruction /ob·struc·tion/ (ob-struk´shun) 1. the act of blocking or clogging. 2. block; occlusion; the state or condition of being clogged.obstruc´tive ob·struc·tion n. , your ACE is going to stop real fast. Be sure the blade is folded for travel--especially cross-country! * Sharp turns need to be made at slow speed to prevent overturning. * Avoid jackrabbit jackrabbit, popular name for several hares of W North America, characterized by very long legs and ears. Jackrabbits are powerful jumpers and fast runners. In normal progress leaps are alternated with running steps; when pursued the hare runs fast and close to the starts. * Give yourself plenty of distance to stop. Don't make panic stops. * Use the bowl for dirt, sand or cargo--but never for troops. Same goes for hauling people in the rear of the vehicle. Never do it. Your ACE is not a troop transport! |
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