PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-619
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 619
JUNE 2004
PS 619
JUN 04
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If you’re closing the ramp
from the squad compartment,
make sure the cam locks rotate
all the way to the closed posi-
tion.
A Stryker on a downslope
of more than 15° may need a
push from inside the vehicle to
open the ramp.
•
You cannot lower the ramp
fully if the tow pintle is
installed. The ramp will hit
and bend the pintle shaft. Your
best bet is to remove and stow
the pintle until it’s needed.
When removing the tow pintle, make sure you install the pintle plug. That keeps
dirt and moisture out of the vehicle.
•
Never exceed the load capacity
for the ramp and ramp door. The
ramp chains may stretch or break
and you can ruin the hydraulics.
The ramp’s load capacity is
1,000 lbs. The door’s load capac-
ity is 500 lbs.
Always raise or lower the
ramp completely. Don’t lower the
ramp partially to give soldiers a
seat or to carry equipment.
•
Have your mechanic give
the ramp chains a light coat
of GAA semiannually to
prevent rust. If your vehicle
is going to be unused for
some time, he’ll need to
clean out any water buildup
from condensation under
the floor plates periodical-
ly. If the chains sit in water,
they’ll rust no matter how
well lubed they are.
Stryker…
D
rivers, ramp PM and safety on your Stryker is mighty important. So follow these
tips to keep your ramp—and everyone around it—functioning properly.
•
Sound the horn twice before raising or lowering the ramp. That gives others a warn-
ing so they can get out of the way.
•
Before closing the ramp, make sure the vehicle has enough air pressure built up—
above 60 psi. Otherwise, the ramp may not close completely. Check to make sure the
ramp open LED goes out.
Ramp open
LED go out?
Air pressure above 60 psi?
Rotate
cam locks
to closed
position
Install pintle plug when tow pintle is stored
Have mechanic clean up water under floor plates to keep
ramp chains from rusting
the
ramp’s
coming
down!
Ramp Basics Are Vital
every-
body
move!
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