PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-596

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 596

JULY 2002
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-596 - Page 29 of 32
PS 596
JULY 02
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Clothing…
Fiting Car± for ²±r±t
PS 596
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Before Operating
When you're ready to operate your
M12A1 again, eyeball the bolts for the
motor mount, the starter, and the alter-
nator for shiny or rusty areas that
mean loose bolts. The M12A1 shakes
like crazy during operation and causes
bolts to work loose and maybe out.
Tighten loose bolts.
Last but not least, check DD Form
314 or ULLS DA Form 5986-E to see
when your M12A1 was last lubed. If
it's been more than 3 months, get out
LO 3-4230-209-10 and go to work. Be
sure to catch the two grease fittings for
the pump bearings. If they're forgot-
ten, the pump can lock up. Make the
job easier by using the flexible grease
gun adapter that's part of your BII.
A beret that’s
too big and is
constantly flying
off your head is
a pain.
But just some hot
water and a little
care can shrink
your new beret
down to size.
Soak the beret in water no hotter
than what comes out of the hot
water faucet until it’s completely
wet
-1-2 minutes is plenty of time.
keep the flash out of the water!
Put the beret on so that its flash
is over your left eye. Fold it to the
right above your right ear. If the
beret is not tight enough, pull on its
ribbons, one side at a time, until the
beret’s snug. Knot the ribbon and
clip off its ends.
Let the beret air dry. Never put it
in a dryer. Heat can cause the beret
to shrink and crack its rim. When the
beret needs cleaning, take it to the
dry cleaners. It’s wool and can’t be
cleaned in a washing machine or hand
washed. That causes it to shrink and
then it will be too small.
Shake the beret until you’ve got
most of the water out. But
don’t
twist it that ruins its shape.
Check bolts for shiny or rusty areas
Be sure to grease
pump bearings
You
guys have
sat long
enough!
yeah!
We're
going to get
you in shape
for serious
deconning work.
Oh, thank you.
We wanted to
stay in shape.
But we needed
your help.
here’s
how to
keep your
beret on
your head.
596. 52-53 (C)
5/24/02
12:05 PM
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