PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-711
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 711
FEBRUARY 2012
13
PS 711
FEB 12
Editor’s note:
Thanks for that battery cap
coverage, Sergeant. Readers, note that this
info applies only to FMTVs with the older
style, electrolyte-±lled batteries with caps.
The sealed, maintenance-free batteries you
see on a lot of FMTVs don’t have ±ller caps.
Tighten battery caps by hand
Dear Editor,
The caps on FMTV truck
batteries can vibrate loose.
That’s why it’s a good idea
to tighten the caps more
often than the monthly
interval directed by the TM.
Tight battery caps
prevent electrolytes from
sloshing out and possibly
even burning holes in
uniforms or coveralls. But
don’t overtighten the caps
because overtightened caps
are hard to remove.
This may not seem like
a big deal, but I’ve learned
that the little things matter.
Concerned Sergeant
2d Chem Bn
Ft Hood, TX
Bonus Material
The MRAP SafetyAwareness Site contains hazard and risk mitigation information
and tools you can use to supplement operator and crew training programs:
Some other specialized course offerings in the toolbox include:
• Rough terrain driver’s training
• Common battle drills for rollovers
• Combat Vehicle Operator’s Training (Afghanistan)
You’ll also Fnd links to the:
• TACOM–Unique Logistics Support Applications (TULSA)
• Library of TACOM Training Information Site (LOTTIS)
• Accident Avoidance Course
So, whether you’re a Soldier who wants to sharpen your driving skills, or a leader
who needs materials to develop SOPs or driver’s training materials, the USACRC
toolbox makes achieving these goals a lot easier. You’ll Fnd it at:
Questions? Contact the Ground Task ±orce at DSN 558-1390, (334) 255-1390,
or email:
safe.helpdesk@conus.army.mil
FMTV…
Battery Cap Coverage
what’s wrong,
li’l battery
buddy?
what
the
heck
is
that!?
…on that last
trip I think I
lost a lot of
my precious
bodily fluids!
you can download a
variety of posters for your
unit’s bulletin board.
Equipment support
materials fall into
seven
categories…
Wheeled vehicles
Engineer equipment
Power generation
equipment
Tracked vehicles
Emergency
vehicles
Miscellaneous
Material handling equipment
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