DRIVING TIPS

• Inspect tires to ensure they will provide the best control in snow and ice conditions. (avoid sharp turns or sudden braking)
• Turn your lights on to increase your visibility.
• Don’t use cruise control on snowy or icy roads.
• Drive slowly.
• Anticipate what your next move is going to be and give yourself lots of room for turns and stopping.
• Smoothly step on your truck’s brakes to reduce speed before entering turns.
• Remember; if your vehicle begins to skid, take your foot off of the brake and gently accelerate while turning into the skid to transfer your vehicle’s weight from the front to the rear to help regain control.
• If the vehicle is equipped with ABS, do not “pump” the brakes.
• If you are operating in areas with chain laws, make sure chains are in good condition and ready to be installed if needed.

BLOCK HEATER

• Should be plugged in when temperatures are below 32°F (0°C)
• Truck not utilized should be left with the block heater plugged in to prevent cold start concerns

FUEL ADDITIVES

• Diesel supplements should be added when temperatures drop below 32°F (0°C).
• Supplements should contain the following:
  • Additives to prevent gelling in temps as low as -40⁰F(- 40⁰C)
  • Additives to prevent wax plugging of filters below the fuel cloud point
  • Lubricator to prevent accelerated fuel pump wear
  • Additives to raise the Cetane up to 4 numbers for faster cold starts
  • Additives to disperse water in the diesel fuel

NOTE: Fuel additive should be effective in all diesel fuels, including ultra-low sulfur diesel and biodiesel containing up to 20% biodiesel.

*Never use products like Power Service Diesel 911, Schaeffer’s #284 Diesel Hot Line, or Amsoil Diesel Recovery Emergency Fuel Treatment to prevent fuel gelling. These are for use after the fuel has already gelled.

MORE DRIVING TIPS

• Before parking the unit after driving through ice and snow, lightly apply the brakes while the unit is moving to dry the braking components.
• When parking the unit, make sure if heavy snow is forecast, the unit is not left at an outside dock or near a building overhang as snowdrift may build up on the unit and cause roof collapse.
• Dress warm, with self wicking clothes and carry extra clothing to avoid hypothermia in the event of a break/shut down.

*Be familiar with your vehicle’s driving dynamics. This is especially true when driving on snow or ice. Also, be aware of the weight condition of your truck. As your load and weight diminish the handling of the truck in snow and ice will change.