PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-638
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 638
JANUARY 2006
PS 638
JAN 06
14
General Operation
•
Make sure a trailer is coupled to the M1088 tractor with AoA at all times.
•
Do not operate your truck on inclines
that exceed 40 percent (approximately
22°). You’ll lose control.
•
Be careful climbing into and out of
the cab. The cab step is recessed inside
the cab edge so it’s easy to slip.
•
Use a lifting device to load and
unload the spare tire in the cargo bed.
Keep the spare tire firmly secured.
•
Make sure the cab is properly venti-
lated at all times. A damaged air condi-
tioner hose could let R134 coolant leak
into the cab area.
•
The AoA kit covers up the cab marker lights. That reduces the truck’s visibility,
so be aware.
PMCS
•
Inspect the entire AoA kit
weekly for loose or missing bolts.
•
Never over-tighten the AoA
bolts. Refer to the torque tables in
App F of TM 9-2320-366-20-1.
•
Any extra weight beyond the
AoA will impact steering and
suspension components. Make
sure you strictly follow all
required PMCS requirements.
Transportation
•
Do not air-drop.
•
Do not sling-load.
•
Do not transport on a C130 aircraft.
fmtvs
equipped with
add-On armor
(aOa) handle
and operate a
whole lot
differently
than regular
trucks.
here are a
few things you
should
keep
in mind…
{ulp!}
I don’t
think I
can
make it
down
there!
Steering and Turning
•
Greater force is needed
to turn the steering wheel
when the truck is not
moving or moving slowly.
•
At higher speeds, the
truck will under-steer.
That means the amount
the vehicle turns will be
less than what the steering
wheel is turned.
•
Reduce speed prior to
negotiating turns to make
steering safer.
Braking
•
Allow for greater stopping dis-
tances. The extra weight from the
AoA means it will take longer to
stop the truck.
•
Do not park the truck on a grade
of more than 30 percent (16.625°).
The parking brake may not hold.
Unsure of the grade? Park some-
where else.
•
The additional AoA weight
affects operation of the engine
exhaust brake. Be especially careful
when driving on wet, slippery roads.
•
Use caution when descending hills. There is very little weight on the rear axle.
that’s
what I
like… a
slow,
careful
driver!
slow
down,
willya?!
FMTV…
yeeouch!
that’s
too
tight!
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