PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-714
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 714
MAY 2012
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MAY 12
W
hen the time comes to replace the generator on your Bradley, ft is pretty important!
IF you’re trying to install a NiehoFF 400-AMP generator, NSN 6115-01-562-6264
(PN 12386631-1), you could run into problems. The generator’s housing may come
into contact with the transmission output housing oil port plugs. That keeps you From
bolting it in place properly.
Sure, you might be able to Force or massage the generator into place, but you’ll only
get a damaged generator For your trouble.
A new generator is available that
was designed to ft much better.
Problem is, it still has the same NSN
and part number as the ill-ftting
generator. The only way to tell the
two generators apart is by the color oF
the Fan shroud and the addition oF a
saFety decal.
The new and improved generator
has a red Fan shroud. IF your generator
has a black shroud, replace it.
Questions? Contact TACOM’s Gregory Nichelson, DSN 786-8942, 586-282-8942,
or email:
gregory.r.nichelson.civ@mail.mil
D
uring recovery operations, each part oF your M88 has its specifc role to play. ±or
example, the spade is used to stabilize your M88 so the winch can pull out a stuck or
disabled vehicle. It’s when you start taking shortcuts that problems happen.
Some operators think it’s quicker and easier to bypass the winch altogether. They
wrap one end oF a chain around the spade and attach the other end to the disabled
vehicle. Then it seems like a simple matter oF backing up their M88 to recover the
disabled vehicle.
That’s a really bad idea For two reasons. ±irst, the spade’s not meant For recovery.
The strain can snap the spade’s lock pin and damage the hydraulics. Second, you
have no idea how strong that chain is. IF it snaps under the pressure, it will recoil like
a whip, damaging your recovery vehicle and possibly injuring or killing anyone who
might be in its path.
That shortcut ends up taking longer and could be more painFul than you bargained
For. So stick to the winch For pulling and use the spade For its intended purpose.
M2/M3-Series
Bradleys…
Get the Fit You
Need
M88-Series
Recovery
Vehicles…
Don’t
Bypass the Winch
New, improved generator has red shroud
I really
need
that new
generator!
could you
go a little
faster?
patience,
my good
bradley!
you
do
want
the
proper fit,
don’t you?
bypassing the winch is a
much
quicker and easier way to
recover vehicles, half-mast!
that’s a
bad idea
soldier!
you’ll ruin the
spade and you
might end up
hurting yourself
in the process!
use the
winch,
that’s
what it’s
there for!
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