PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-608
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 608
JULY 2003
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Before the day’s run, drain off water
and sediment from the fuel system’s
fuel/water separator. Water can rust out
the fuel system. Sand in the fuel system
can damage the engine’s ejectors.
•
Before you refuel equipment, wipe off any
sand around the fuel tank’s filler cap.
PS 608
JULY 03
57
CCE…
When you talk to
an operator in any
engineering battalion,
he will tell you it’s a
dirty job.
But what
the heck, someone
has to do it!
it’s a
dirty
job but
someone
has to
do it!
we’ve got
the scoop
on good
pm right
here!
That dirty job means dust and
sand can get into the vehicle’s fuel.
Commercial construction equipment
is built to last, but dirty fuel will
put it down in a hurry.
These PM pointers are
a great way to keep
equipment mission-ready
when it comes to fuel
matters in the desert.
•
Keep your fuel supply covered and protected.
•
Fill the fuel tank at the end of opera-
tions to help prevent condensation in
the tank.
•
If it’s raining or sand is blowing, lay a
clean rag around the nozzle while you
refuel. When refueling is done, replace
the cap and snug it down to keep dirt out
during operations.
If your
equipment’s
fuel tank has
a strainer,
make sure
it’s in place
and in good
shape. If it’s
damaged or
missing,
replace it.
With good fuel
PM, you’ll keep
the sand and
water where they
belong
—out of
the vehicle’s
fuel system.
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