shifting uphill from a stop with heavy load

Don't practice your floating in this circumstance. Learn that on flat ground.

Like others have said, rev a little higher, shift a little faster.

 

You can try 2nd, you'll know right away if it will work. If you smell clutch burning,( or she starts to hop) then you better use 1st. Usually, 1st and 2nd are so close, I'd bet you could use 2nd.

 

Using the jake in low position when starting off heavy on a hill will help,shift fast then turn jake off once you get some speed.

 

When I start in first and get second gear on a hill I'm almost at a stop before I catch the second gear. Your better off starting in second and using a little clutch. Once your in second the rest are pretty easy to catch.

 

Jab the clutch brake to stop the input shaft. That is precisely what it is for.

 

You must bring the RPM's higher than normal when hauling a heavier load up hill

 

Hi heyns, you can use the clutch brake, but I've found that puts a lot of strain on the clutch brake. The clutch brake is mainly for stopping the gears when going from neutral to 1st gear. I've seen drivers tear the clutch brake right out of it. Ever wonder why some clutch brakes don't work? That's why.

 

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4374035]Got to be quick. Double clutching may help. Are you starting in L (1st) or 2nd. Usually, on a 13, I never used 1st. Trainer might frown on that, though. Otherwise, like Allow Me sez, you may have to crawl along, until you crest the hill. Remember, you have a lot of weight behind you.[/QUOTE]

I agree with "semi" retired! Im guessing your trainer is preparing you in case you end up pulling out of a hole. I have found that if the grade is so steep ya can't start out in 2nd, then you just as well stay in granny (1st) until the hill eases up enough that you can easily grab 2nd without lifting a steer tire off the ground, lol. Worst case scenario, ask the loader to put a "push log" on the load and have the skidder push you up the hill!
If you have to perform this task to make everyone happy then I would suggest a little practice on flat ground so you can get a feel for what RPM you will need in order to have the time to double clutch and still catch 2nd gear before the truck is rolling backwards.

 

If the truck you are driving has a manual engine fan switch, turn on the fan as it will slow your engine RPMs down and make shifting a bit easier/faster. Sadly, lots in not most newer trucks don't have manual fan switches any longer.