Posted 10/22/2008 20:07 (#488429 - in reply to #488400) Subject: Re: Run-away ?
Slicker than a Yes album.
iseedit - 10/22/2008 18:31
I have seen "run-away" pics of a combine crashed in the bottom of a ravine, but don't quite understand what happens, could you please elaborate on this. Why would the RWA hamper control on a down slope ? Thanks
I would hazard a guess that it's due to lack of traction and the mud hog can't keep up at (suddenly) quicker speeds. Starts skipping along and you're in the bottom of the canyon. Same reason they don't recommend a Jake Brake when it's slippery out. You need that friction between the road and tire to keep the engine back pressure from stopping the drivetrain entirely.
That famous pic of the CIH combine at the bottom was a result of it stalling out while the driver attempted an uphill turn. Do they work on the hills at night? That would definately up the pucker factor.
Steep ground......(post below)
