PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-668
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 668
JULY 2008
49
PS 668
JULY 08
Oil Level Check
Make sure the grader is on level ground
before you do the tandem oil check shown
on Page 2-27 of TM 5-3805-261-10. That
way you’ll get an accurate reading. Keep
the level between the ADD and FULL
marks on the dipstick.
Too much oil in the tandem is just
plain wasteful. Not enough oil means
the drive wheel components inside the
tandem don’t get lubricated.
U
se NSN 2530-01-535-2892 to get a new wheel rim assembly kit for models AGK
and AGL 950B scoop loaders.
This new assembly will show up as Item 1 in Fig 148 of TM 5-3805-258-23P. The
following parts are included with the kit:
Not sure what scoop loader
you have? Take a look at the
vehicle’s
serial
data
plate.
It’s located on the frame right
behind the right (curbside)
front tire.
Model AGK covers loaders
with serial numbers 22Z00705
through
22Z00734.
Model
AGL is for serial numbers
22Z00735,
22Z00736,
and
22Z00738 through 22Z00743.
Remember, this new kit is
only
for models AGK and AGL scoop loaders. The old-
rim assembly is still used on the other two models, AGH and AGJ.
Vent Hole Reminder
Once you’ve checked the oil level
in the tandem, make sure the vent
hole in the dipstick cap is clear.
When it’s clear, the cap acts as a
breather valve for the tandem. Use a
paper clip to clean any crud out of
the vent hole.
Air Line Bind
Eyeball the air line that’s mounted along the grader’s tandems. This air line is part
of the vehicle’s air brake system.
Look for dents and holes in the air line
caused by rocks and gravel. During construction
operations, rocks and gravel pile up on the
tandem. A large rock thrown on the tandem will
dent the air line. A large enough dent or a hole
means loss of air pressure for the grader’s air
brake system. The end result is a loss of brakes
at the worksite.
So look real close for any dents or holes in
the air line. It could mean the difference between
getting the job done and no brakes at all.
130G Road Grader…
Tandem
Tidbits
950B
Scoop
Loader…
Wheel Rim Assembly
Rim
Seal O-Ring
Flange
Ring lock
Valve
Data plate
with vehicle
serial number
keep ‘em in
mind before the
day’s run!
here
are
some
tandem
tidbits!
Look for dents in airline
Get accurate reading on level ground
Make
sure
vent is
clear
of mud
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