PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-587
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 587
OCTOBER 2001
PS 587
OCT 01
26
Construction Equipment…
Y
our construction equipment came back from
the paint shop and it looks great, just like a new
vehicle.
You’re ready to get behind the wheel and go.
But before you do, walk around the vehicle and
look at the areas that were covered by tape in
the paint booth.
..especially the cylinder rods.
Any tape left on a cylinder rod will scrape or
cut the rod’s seals when the rod is extended or
retracted.
A damaged seal leads to fluid leaks,
which lead to NMC equipment.
If you see any tape on the rods, take it off.
Walk around the vehicle a few more times
and look for tape and paint on gauges, tail light
covers, grease fittings and reflectors, too.
Dear Editor,
Our unit was having trouble with the head of the AN/PSS-12 mine
detector getting broken in the field
—
even while it was stowed in its
carrier. Once the head's broken, the detector's useless.
So we made a change that helped save our heads:
We put padding in the part of the
carrier that holds the head. Bubble wrap,
sponge foam, or styrofoam work fine and
so does a sponge
—
anything that will give
the head a cushion against bumps.
SPC Richard Massey
41st Engr Bn
Ft Drum, NY
(Editor's note: Thanks. It's also a good idea to
ask operators to attach the detector carrier ver-
tically to the top of their packs so that it won't
catch on trees. They should also be careful not to
damage the head when they remove their packs
or rest while wearing them.)
AN/PSS-12 Mine Detector.
..
Great,
feebus…
but…
I
am
a little
nervous.
Don’t be. There
are only
15
million people
watching you.
But, seriously
…just try to
relax. You have
a chance to win
a
lot
of money.
Okay,
feebus
…I’m
ready!
Put extra padding in carrier
where head’s stored
Remove leftover tape from
gauges and reflectors
Make sure all tape is removed
before starting your vehicle
Good evening,
everyone…
I’m
Feebus
filbin.
Welcome to…
How’re
you doin’,
Sergeant?
Our contestant
tonight is
Sergeant
Ray O’Hara
of the
Kansas National Guard.
587. 26-27 (C)
9/3/01
7:14 PM
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