PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-576
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 576
NOVEMBER 2000
PS 576
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PS 576
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If your SUSV has a full payload, it
runs even hotter. Before shutdown, idle
the engine at 1,400 rpm for 30 sec-
onds, then at 900 rpm for at least 3
minutes for extra cooling.
3.
Let the SUSV warm up for a total
of 15 minutes before heading out.
Before You Stop
Let the SUSV engine cool down
slowly. Once the engine’s off, there is
no way to carry away heat. The sud-
den rise in heat can crack the block,
warp a head or valves, or bake the oil
until it’s not slick enough to lube the
bearings.
Let the engine idle at least 3 minutes
to cool off. The cooldown period gives
you time to eyeball the gauges,
switches and warning lights for any-
thing out of the ordinary.
It’s also easy to press against the
service brake while stepping on the
accelerator.
Cold Weather Starting
In sub-zero weather, use the
swingfire heater to preheat the engine
before starting. Page 2-35 in the -10
TM tells how.
Do not use canned ether. Ether can
clog or burn fuel injector tips and ruin
cylinder heads.
After your SUSV is started:
1.
Idle the engine for 5 minutes.
If you find trash, clean it up. If you
find leaks, let your mechanic know
ASAP. To keep the compartment clean,
steam clean it (or clean with dry clean-
ing solvent and water) at every semi-
annual service.
Follow the payload restrictions on
Page 1-9 of the -10 TM. An overloaded
vehicle puts too much wear and tear
on the engine.
Eyeball the engine/transmission
compartment for fluid leaks or debris
before every operation.
2.
Then, with the brakes engaged,
slowly shift the gear selector twice
through all gears. This ensures the
transmission fluid is warmed up.
If a cleaning job can’t be done with
the powerpack in place, your mechanic
will have to pull the pack.
Fire Prevention
Make sure the parking brake is re-
leased before you drive off. An over-
heated brake system can cause fires.
Watch your feet when wearing over-
sized cold-weather footgear. The park-
ing brake is only 8 inches from the
service brake. If you accidentally set
the parking brake with that big boot—
even partially—the brake system can
overheat.
Check engine compartment for leaks
Watch oversized boots near pedals
Check gauges and warning
lights during cooldown
Shift twice
through all gears
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rivers, you can count on your SUSV
to go in the snow if you give it good
PM. The best way to do that is by
following the good words in TM 9-
2350-285-10.
Before You Go
Use only approved fuel and never
add anything to it to try to enhance
performance. All you’ll do is burn up
pistons and pre-chambers.
Check the oil. The oil level
should be between the ADD and FULL
mark on the dipstick once the engine
has warmed up. An oil level above
the FULL mark can blow seals. Oil
levels below ADD can lead to friction
damage.
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SUSV . . .
Oil level between ADD and FULL?
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