Tire Cables Flashcards
What causes the majority of prematurely broke cross cables?
Driving on cables with twisted links.
Make sure cross cable hoods are facing ________
outward
Always connect the _____ speed hook first.
inside
Do not exceed ___ mph when driving on tire cables.
30 mph
Automatic cables work best when ________
engaged while moving, and before slippage occurs.
When approaching an icy grade and you don’t have the automatic cables engaged, you should?
slow down to 25 mph and engage the automatic cables.
For maximum efficiency while using the automatic cables, maintain a minimum speed of
5 mph.
The automatic cables should be engaged between ___ and ___ mph.
5 and 25 mph.
If you need to engage the automatic cables from a standstill,
spin the tires 5 mph before engaging the automatic cables.
Do Not exceed ___ mph with the automatic cables engaged.
30 mph.
While using the automatic cables in reverse, the automatic cables will work best at speeds above ___ to ____ mph.
7 -10 mph in reverse
The automatic cable system is not as effective when snow depths exceed ___ to ____
6” - 8”