PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-571
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 571
JUNE 2000
Indicator showing red? Clean filter
Blow low-pressure air from inside to out
Deployable Universal Combat Earthmover . . .
When the earthmover’s secondary
filter gets clogged, replace it. Here’s
how to tell if it’s clogged:
*
After installing a clean or new pri-
mary filter element, the restriction in-
dicator moves into the red zone—or
you see black exhaust—when you start
the engine.
the primary air filter element once a
year, or after six cleanings.
Check fins for leaves, dirt, foreign matter
*
If you’ve reset the indicator and it
stays in the red zone after installing a
new or clean primary filter element.
Clean Radiator Fins
To keep the DEUCE running cool,
the radiator fins need to be cleaned,
too.
Use the prop rod to keep the radiator
guard open. Look for leaves, dirt, and
trash wedged between the radiator’s
fins. Clean the fins
only
with low-pres-
sure water and low-pressure air.
Prop rod holds radiator guard open
canister and pull out the air filters. The
secondary filter is inside the primary.
Use low-pressure air—30 psi or
less—from inside to outside to loosen
dirt and sand from the primary air fil-
ter element. Never bang the filter on a
hard surface. That damages it. Replace
to keep
your deuce
plowing
full tilt
,
it needs to
breathe
.
that means paying
attention to its
air filter
.
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perators, the new DEUCE is a real
workhorse for preparing airstrips, roads
and defensive positions. In a nutshell,
it likes to move dirt and lots of it.
To keep your DEUCE on the job,
get real familiar with TM 5-2430-200-
10 for sure, but also heed these PM
tips for smooth airflow through the
DEUCE’s air filters.
Air Filter Brush Off
A clean air filter element is crucial,
especially in dusty areas. Keep an eye
on the air cleaner restriction indicator
next to the canister. If the indicator
moves from yellow to red, open the
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