PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-604

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 604

MARCH 2003
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-604 - Page 5 of 33
Shockingly
Good
PM
PS 604
MAR 03
6
M2/M3-Series Bradleys, MLRS Carrier…
w
hen water collects in the MLRS’s hull, it
shorts out cables, corrodes connectors and
gets inside line replaceable units.
Leaving the hull drain plugs open lets out
excess water, but doesn’t keep components
from getting wet in the first place.
Prevent water damage by covering the
cab and engine portion of your MLRS with
a waterproof tarp. A 12x17-ft OD green
tarp, NSN 2540-00-587-2532, will do the
trick. Or order a 12x17-ft tan tarp with
keep your mlrs
electronics
dry
with a
water-
proof tarp!
So give those
shocks a good
once over
after
every
operation.
looks like
jonesy’s got
a bad case of
the shakes!
nah. he’s
just got bad
shocks on
his bradley.
Here’s
what to
look
for…
•
Good shock absorbers generate heat during
operation. If any of the shocks are cool or only
slightly warm to the touch, report ‘em. They
aren’t doing their job.
•
Feel the shock absorber mounts and
bushings. They should be nice and
tight. Let your mechanic know about
any loose ones.
•
Eyeball the shock absorbers
for oil leaks. Report any that
are leaking.
•
From the front of the vehicle, look straight
down the track line at the shock absorbers.
Checking from that angle makes it easy to
find bent shocks. Report any shock absorbers
that aren’t straight.
Watch your hand when making this check, though.
Good shocks can get hot enough to burn you.
Check shocks for heat
Look for
leaks here
Check mounts
and bushings
for looseness
Report bent shocks
…you’ll be shocked
at how rough the
ride can be, crewmen.
Unless you practice
good PM on your
Bradley’s or mlrs’
shock absorbers…
MLRS Carrier…
MAR 03
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