PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-584
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 584
JULY 2001
Of course, you want to follow the
complete lubing schedule in Para 3-1 of
TM 9-1375-215-13&P. But pay particu-
lar attention to the launcher's detents. If
they become corroded and stick, you'll
have trouble locking the launcher in firing
position. Lube the detents after opera-
tions with OE-HDO-10 oil, NSN 9150-
01-177-3988.
PS 584
25
MICLIC Tick?
Mine Clearance Line Charge…
PM
, that's what makes the MICLIC tick. If you forget PM, you can forget
clearing mines.
To Lube or Not to Lube
Lube launcher
detents
But in a sandy environment espe-
cially, keep lube off the accumulator
cylinder. Lube attracts sand, which
ruins the cylinder's seals. Soon you'll
have hydraulic leaks and trouble
raising and lowering the launcher.
I’ll
take
care of ‘em
since you
took care
of me with
pm!
I’ve sat
too long!
now
I’ll need
extra pm!
mines
up
ahead!
What Makes
In sandy areas, keep
lube off cylinder
Check
hoses for
rot, leaks
Before you take your MICLIC out of
the motor pool, eyeball the hydraulic
hoses for cracks, dry rot and leaks. The
MICLIC sits for long periods with the
hoses exposed to the elements, which
shortens the life of a hose. A bad hose
deadlines the MICLIC. Get it replaced.
Make sure you hook up the brake
lines correctly. If you reverse them, the
trailer brakes can lock up. Most units
color code the lines and connections:
red for emergency and blue for service,
for example. If the brakes lines are con-
nected correctly, they cross.
Hoses and Lines
Take up any slack in the
brake lines by tying them to
the trailer frame. If the lines
are left dangling, they can be
damaged or ripped off. Either
way, you have no brakes.
Lines should cross
Tie off brake line slack
Color code
brake lines and
connections
584. 24-27 2 (C)
6/4/01
8:14 PM
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