Tips for trucks with AoA.Steering and Turning * Greater force is needed to turn the steering wheel when the truck is not moving or moving slowly. * At higher speeds, the truck will under-steer. That means the amount the vehicle turns will be less than what the steering wheel is turned. * Reduce speed prior to negotiating turns to make steering safer. Braking * Allow for greater stopping distances. The extra weight from the AoA means it will take longer to stop the truck. * Do not park the truck on a grade of more than 30 percent (16.625[degrees]). The parking brake may not hold. Unsure of the grade? Park somewhere else. * The additional AoA weight affects operation of the engine exhaust brake Since diesel engines lack a throttle valve on the intake manifold, there is no intake vacuum when the engine is not fueling. The intake vacuum creates the slowing effect felt in gasoline engines when they are going down a hill with the foot off the gas. . Be especially careful when driving on wet, slippery roads. * Use caution when descending hills. There is very little weight on the rear axle axle Pin or shaft on or with which wheels revolve; with fixed wheels, one of the basic simple machines for amplifying force. Combined with the wheel, in its earliest form it was probably used for raising weights or water buckets from wells. . General Operation * Make sure a trailer is coupled to the M1088 tractor with AoA at all times. * Do not operate your truck on inclines that exceed 40 percent (approximately 22[degrees]). You'll lose control. * Be careful climbing into and out of the cab. The cab step is recessed inside the cab edge so it's easy to slip. * Use a lifting device to load and unload To remove a program from memory or take a tape or disk out of its drive. the spare tire in the cargo bed. Keep the spare tire firmly secured. * Make sure the cab is properly ventilated ven·ti·late tr.v. ven·ti·lat·ed, ven·ti·lat·ing, ven·ti·lates 1. To admit fresh air into (a mine, for example) to replace stale or noxious air. 2. at all times. A damaged air conditioner conditioner, n 1. an additive substance used to increase the effectiveness of another substance. 2. a substance added to enamel that improves a sealant's ability to adhere. hose could let R134 coolant coolant (kōō´l  nt),n leak into the cab area. * The AoA kit covers up the cab marker lights. That reduces the truck's visibility, so be aware. PMCS PMCS PMC Sierra (stock symbol) PMCS Project Management Control System PMCS partial mission-capable, supply (US DoD) PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services PMCS Professional Military Comptroller School * Inspect the entire AoA kit weekly for loose or missing bolts. * Never over-tighten the AoA bolts. Refer to the torque tables in App F of TM 9-2320-366-20-1. * Any extra weight beyond the AoA will impact steering and suspension components. Make sure you strictly follow all required PMCS requirements. Transportation * Do not air-drop. * Do not sling-load. * Do not transport on a C130 aircraft. |
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