PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-569
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 569
APRIL 2000
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etter safe than sorry” is a good idea
when dealing with vehicles from the
M113-series family.
While you’re heeding the WARNINGS
already listed in your -10 and -20 TMs,
here are two more you need to add.
Ramp Access Door
Most soldiers use their left hand to close
the ramp access door when inside the ve-
hicle. Unfortunately, that exposes their left
thumb to danger.
If the thumb is extended, it may stick
out far enough to get caught between the
door and the door frame.
M113-Series FOV . . .
Make a note of these new warnings un-
til they’re added to the TMs.
WARNING
When removing and installing the Power
Plant Grill, you must be aware that the grill
assembly will swing when the screws are
removed. To avoid injury, do not stand in
front of or behind the grill assembly.
Use chain and lifting device capable of
lifting and holding 2,000 pounds (908 kg)
securely. Inspect each and be sure your
chain and lifting device are in good working
order and are not damaged in any way. Do
not use damaged lifting devices. They can
fail with load. Soldiers can be killed or
injured. Remember the grill and access
cover are very heavy. Use extreme caution
when lifting, blocking and lowering the
assembly. Allowing the assembly to fall
could cause death or injury.
Power Plant Grill
You must use extra care when you re-
move or replace the power plant grill. It’s
very
heavy, so use the proper lifting equip-
ment at all times.
WARNING
Use of the left hand to grasp and close
the ramp access door will expose thumb to
being extended beyond the door ’s edge
leading to possible amputation when the
door is pulled closed. When using left hand,
use only the center of the handhold and be
aware of the thumb’s position.
So, add the following WARNING to
Page 2-142 of TM 9-2350-261-10 and Page
2-159 of TM 9-2350-277-10:
Watch
thumb when
closing ramp access door
Add the following WARNING to Page
5-1 of TM 9-2350-261-20-1 and Page 7-
51 of TM 9-2350-277-20-3:
Power plant grill is very heavy
Heed the
warnings and
stay safe.
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