PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-616
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 616
MARCH 2004
PS 616
MAR 04
26
815F Compactor…
O
perators, the radiator in your compactor needs some cool relief during con-
struction operations. Keep these PM pointers in mind during PMCS.
Grease Fitting Reminder
One grease fitting that’s often overlooked
during scheduled services is the one that lubes
the fan pulley bearings. It’s hidden behind the
fan blades. See Page 111 of the TM 5-3805-
380-10.
Without lube, the bearings seize up. Then
the blade stops turning freely, letting the
engine and transmission overheat.
Keep the fan pulley bearings lubed. During
scheduled services, lube all fittings and wipe
off any excess that gets squeezed out.
Open Air Flow
Any dirt or mud caked on the
compactor’s fan blade screen
stops the air flow that carries
away heat from the radiator.
Blocked air flow also leads to
overheating of the engine and
transmission.
Clean off dirt, mud or debris.
Make sure fan pulley bearings get lubed
Keep fan blade screen clean
for air flow
I’m a
real
fan
of
these pm
pointers!
but, captain,
I think it
would be
fascinating
to meet a
pirate.
my father
gave it to
me many
years ago.
ahoy,
captain!
ship
off the star-
board bow!
the pirates of
the caribbean
are a
blood-
thirsty
lot!
where
did you
get such
a fine
pendant?
it looks as though
it could have come
from the treasure
of
blackbeard
himself—
T
he HMS Dauntless,
bound for Port Royal
in the caribbean sea.
be careful
what you wish
for, miss
constance.
616. 26-27 (C)
1/19/04
9:37 PM
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