PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-568
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 568
MARCH 2000
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rewmen, you’re in for a shock-
ingly rough ride in your Bradley or
MLRS unless you take good care of
its shock absorbers.
That means giving them a good once
over after every operation. Here’s what
to look for:
❍
Good shock absorbers generate heat
during operation. If any of your shocks
are cool or only slightly warm to the
touch, report ’em. They aren’t doing
their job.
Watch your hand when making this
check, though. Good shocks can get
hot enough to burn you.
M2/M3-Series Bradleys . . .
M2/M3-Series Bradleys, MLRS . . .
Good idea, but it’s easier said than
done. After all, some of the hardware
items from the barrier system
must
be
reinstalled to ensure hull integrity.
That’s why the Bradley PM office
developed a videotape that shows
you—step-by-step—the right way to
remove the barrier system.
To get a copy of the tape, call DSN
786-5239 or (810) 574-5239. Or write
to:
Program Executive Office
Ground Combat and Support Systems
ATTN: SFAE-GCSS-W-BV-L
Warren, MI
48397-5000
N
ow that your Bradley is no longer
allowed to swim, the water barrier sys-
tem (swim curtain) is no longer needed.
So why not get rid of it?
Close the Curtain
on Swimming
❍
Feel the shock absorber mounts and
bushings. They should be nice and
tight. Let your mechanic know about
any loose ones.
❍
From the front of the vehicle, look
straight down the track line at the shock
absorbers. Checking from that angle
makes it easy to find bent shocks. Re-
port any shock absorbers that aren’t
straight.
Swim curtain no longer needed
Look for loose mounts and bushings
Look for leaks here
Check shocks for heat
❍
Eyeball the shock absorbers for oil
leaks. Report any that are leaking.
i'm going
to need
new
shocks
to
smooth out
this ride.
i'm going
to need
new
shocks
to
smooth out
this ride.
i'm going
to need
new
shocks
to
smooth out
this ride.
Shocks bent? Report 'em
I'll show
you exactly
how to remove
the barrier
system!
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