PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-587
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 587
OCTOBER 2001
It’s a Dirty Business
A
fter a few days in the field, you and dirt become real close companions.
There’s dirt in your hair, on your face, and under your nails. It gets ground into
your uniform. You can taste it in your meals. After a while, you begin to forget
what clean feels like.
As rough as that is for you, dirt is even rougher on your equipment. Unlike
you, though, your gear can’t wait for that Saturday night bath. You gotta keep it
as clean as you can now or it won’t work later.
First, try to operate your equipment where less dirt will be stirred up. For
example, don’t run a generator in the dust when you can put it up on a trailer or
on dunnage.
Second, make sure the air filters on engines and electronic equipment are
clean enough to let in the air they need to operate. A choked-up air filter will kill
even the toughest equipment.
The same goes for choked-up fuel filters. So when you fuel up equipment, for
instance, do all you can to keep dirt out of fuel tanks.
Let’s face it. It’s a dirty world out there and you can’t always keep a show
room finish on your gear. But you can do everything possible to minimize the
effects of dirt on operations. That’s just good PM.
I
may be
dirty,
but
that doesn’t
mean
you
should be!
Thanks,
pal!
TB 43-PS-587, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, is an official pub-
lication of the Department of the Army, providing information for all
soldiers assigned to combat and combat support units and all soldiers
with unit maintenance and supply duties. All information published has
been reviewed and approved by the agency responsible for the equip-
ment, publication or policy discussed. Application of the information is
optional with the user. Masculine pronouns may refer to both genders.
M939-Series Truck Speed Limit
M939-Series Truck Speedometer
M939-Series Truck HOT ENGINE Light
M35A3 Truck Compressor Parts
HMMWV Stoplight Switch Adjustment
FMTV Van Air Conditioner Kit
M992A2 HMMWV Towing
M172A1 Semitrailer Brake Shoe Linings
Automotive Jack Stand Checks
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- / 5-Ton Truck Wiper Motors
Tire Chains
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WHEELED VEHICLES
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ISSUE 587
OCTOBER 2001
ERIC K. SHINSEKI
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
Avenger Missile System Safety
Patriot Missile Air Filters, Radiator
TOW 2 Missile 2W2 Cable
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MISSILES
40
MK 19 Machine Gun Lubing
44-45
SMALL ARMS
44
Fox Vehicle Engine Removal
Fox Vehicle Spectrometer
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NBC
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COMMUNICATIONS
48
Electrostatic Discharge Techniques
PLGR Carrying Case
Safety Board
Food Thermometer Packing
PS Magazine On-Line
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COMBAT VEHICLES
M1 Tank Engine Exhaust Grill Bolts
M1 Tank Loader Seat Adjuster
M1A1 Tank Breech Extractor Setscrew
M2/M3-Series Bradley Generators
MLRS Carrier Generators
MLRS Towing Shackle Cotter Pins
V71T Engine AOAP Testing
M88A1 Recovery Vehicle Boom Lube
M113A2 FOV Engine Air Duct Clamps
A-20 Personnel Heater Starting
A-20 Personnel Heater Control Damage
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PS, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly
(ISSN 0475-2953) is published monthly by the Department of the Army, Redstone
Arsenal, AL 35898-5000. Periodical postage is paid at the Huntsville, AL post office and at additional mailing offices.
Postmaster:
Send address changes to PS, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, USAMC LOGSA (AMXLS-LP), 5307 Sparkman Circle,
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000.
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
Official:
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SEE Front Bucket Use, Care
SEE Control Lever Lubing
621B Scraper Fan Lubing
621B Scraper Air Tank Draining
M9 ACE Road Wheel Bolts
M9 ACE Dozing
Paint Masking Tape Removal
AN/PSS-12 Mine Detector Packing
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COMBAT ENGINEERING
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AVIATION
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CH-47D Rotor Head Oil Reservoirs
AH-64A Radio Console Cover
UH-60, AH-64A Engine
HGU-56/P Flight Helmet
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problems and questions or comments on material published
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PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
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