PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-708

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 708

NOVEMBER 2011
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-708 - Page 12 of 33
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PS 708
NOV 11
Transmission Oil Cooler
Any dirt or mud caked
in
the
transmission
oil
cooler fns will stop air
Fow
that
carries
heat
±rom the oil, causing the
engine or transmission to
overheat.
So clean any dirt or
mud
o±±
the
fns
with
low-pressure water or air.
Air Cleaner PM
Be±ore
the
day’s
run,
squeeze
dirt
out
o±
the
loader’s dust cap on the
bottom o± the air canister.
Do it more o±ten i± you
are operating in a dusty or
sandy area. Keep an eye
on the air cleaner indicator,
too. I± it shows red, stop
and clean the flter.
The pre-cleaner collects fne dust
be±ore it gets into the air cleaner.
Keep an eye on the clear plastic
bowl and clean it like so:
A±ter
cleaning
out
the pre-cleaner, eyeball
the
plastic
bowl
±or
cracks.
These
cracks
are caused by vehicle
vibration,
exposure
to
the elements and low-
hanging branches.
I± you see a crack,
use a piece o± duct
tape
to
cover
the
crack on the outside
o±
the
bowl
until
your mechanic can
replace it with NSN
Cold Weather Reminder
In cold weather, clean o±± the air cleaner’s inlet
be±ore starting the engine. The engine won’t get
much air i± the air cleaner is choked with snow or ice.
In a snow or sleet storm, shield the inlet with a
piece o± scrap tarp to keep snow or sleet out.
•
Remove the pre-cleaner lid by
unscrewing its wing-nut.
•
Use a clean rag to wipe out
dust and dirt particles that
collect inside the pre-cleaner.
MW24C Scoop Loader…
Fresh
Air
Basics
here are some
“fresh air” basics
that will keep
your scoop loader
mission-ready.
if you
can’t
add a
cover, brush away
snow and ice from
around the inlet
before you try to
start the engine.
boyohboy,
do I need
a good
cleaning!
Cover with a temporary shield to keep out ice and slush
Look for any cracks
Caked dirt stops air
flow. Clean it off
Squeeze
dust cap
Air cleaner
indicator
shows
red?
Use a rag to clean
out pre-cleaner
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