SAFETY TIPS FOR COLD WEA THER OPERA TION

Driver V isibility

Poor driver visibility not only but extremely unsafe under any Without proper maintenance visibility - related adverse weather conditions such snow and frost can seriously reduce visibility T ake time before winter arrives check the following:

• W indshield W ipers

Check windshield wiper operation and

Inspect condition and travel blades. Install new refills for any blades that are cracked, brittle, torn, coated with road oil along the wiping edge.

• W indshield W ashers

Check operation windshield washer .

Inspect system hoses and replace brittle

Inspect washer reservoir . Drain and flush dirt particles are evident washer solution.

Fill reservoir with commercially available non - freezing type washer

Caution

NOT fill r eservoir with water only . Even though non - eezing type washer fluid r ecommended, not attempt clear the windshield ice activating the windshield washer and Ice accumulations should r emoved manually using a scraper .

Heater/Defroster

Check operation and blowers for speed control, noise and temperature. Inspect heater core for signs corrosion and/or sure that vents are not obstructed debris other objects.

Check that the defroster blend door operating correctly and that all ducting connected properly .

Cab Door Seals and Key Locks

Hollow - core rubber weather seals around some cab doors may lose their resilience extremely cold temperatures (i.e., –40°C/–40°F and below).

Under these conditions, may necessary drill holes penetrate the hollow core. This allows entrapped air escape, thereby easing the opening/closing cab door(s).

sure keep the key locks clean and dry prevent occasional winter freeze - Use antifreeze lubricants neither required nor

Outside Mirror Heater

areas frequent snowfall and ice, may beneficial install heated mirrors which will defrost and - ice cab mirrors. Heated mirrors eliminate the need pull f the highway and stand the roadside scrape ice and snow from the mirrors during winter driving conditions. Heated mirrors are available either cab mounted fender mounted.

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