PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-608
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 608
JULY 2003
PS 608
JULY 03
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FMTV…
Now that
you’re older,
the sandbox is
a
lot bigger!
So remember
these driving
and operational
tips when it
comes to your
FMTV.
25
24
15
10
INCHES
AIR FILTERS
RESTRICTIONS GAUGE
PUSH TO RESET
7
• Avoid driving
diagonally up or
down a hillside.
You can lose
control and roll
the vehicle.
• Check the air
filter restriction
gauge frequently.
Shut down the
engine immediately
and clean the air
filter if the yellow
diaphragm enters
the red zone.
• When operating in sand or
mud, set the CTIS system to
SAND mode, the transmission
shift selector to MODE ON, and
select a lower gear range for
added traction.
• Watch for sand and dust accumulation on
the radiator. Too much accumulation can cause
the engine to overheat. Use low-pressure
water or air to clean away dust and sand.
• Clean mud off
the vehicle as soon
as possible. Pay
special attention
when cleaning to
the wheels, brakes,
axles, universal
joints, steering
mechanism, radiator
and oil cooler.
• Operating in mud gets the brake
linings wet. That greatly reduces
braking power. To dry the brakes,
first find a dry area, or at least an
area where the brake drums will be
totally out of the mud. Drive the
truck about 500 feet, applying the
service brakes frequently. If you still
have problems with the brakes, call
in your unit mechanic.
• Keep high-pressure water, steam and air away
from glass surfaces, seals, air intake, exhaust outlet,
and any other component that might be damaged.
• Keep glass surfaces covered
whenever possible to prevent
scratching by dust and sand.
let’s
get you
cleaned
up
right
away!
hey, bring
that hose
over here!
my radiator’s
chock full of
dust ‘n’ sand!
Put CTIS on SAND…
Make sure diaphragm
stays in safe zone
Operating in mud gets
brake linings wet
hey, in
there!
don’t slide
over in your
seat any
further!
or
I’ll
be
sliding over!!
whoa!
you’ll have to
dry my brakes
out now!
…and
transmission
selector to
MODE ON
Playing with toy
soldiers in the sand-
box was great fun
when you were a kid.
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