This week’s Tech Tip will keep your air lines working even when the temperatures plummet!
First of all, it is important to wear safety glasses and ear plugs whenever opening or closing air valves that are under pressure. To deice your air lines follow these steps:
In the colder weather you might notice that the oil pressure in your compressor runs higher than it does in warmer weather.
To increase or decrease your oil pressure, you will need two end wrenches sized 9/16” and 7/8”.
Use the 7/8” end wrench to loosen the jam nut and the 9/16” end […]
Proper, regularly scheduled maintenance on your truck can save costly down time and unnecessary expenses.
Whether you do your own maintenance or have it done at the local shop, always inspect the work to make sure it was done correctly.
Greasing the U-Joints
Grease the U-Joints properly. There should be […]
Checking your tire pressure may seem like a no-brainer, but it’s one of those things that is easy to overlook. It’s best practice to check the air pressure in your tires weekly.
Set the pressure to match the manufacturer’s specifications printed on the sidewall of the tire.
While you’re checking the pressure, it’s a […]
Setting Unload Pressure
Setting Differential Pressure
Setting Pressures
Setting Unload Pressure
Setting Differential Pressure
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Just putting that automatic transmission into “Park” may not be enough! With manual transmissions, Air Duct Cleaning truck drivers always knew to put wheel chocks in place whenever their vehicles were parked on the slightest grade. But that practice is just as important when using trucks with automatic transmissions. When you or […]
Just putting that automatic transmission into “Park” may not be enough! With manual transmissions, Air Duct Cleaning truck drivers always knew to put wheel chocks in place whenever their vehicles were parked on the slightest grade. But that practice is just as important when using trucks with automatic transmissions. When you […]
