PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-719
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 719
OCTOBER 2012
Extreme Temperature Operations
•
Check fluid levels daily. That includes
the old lead-acid batteries that aren’t
maintenance-free.
•
Check all batteries for cracks.
•
Replace engine belts that show any
sign of wear.
•
Clean air filters and radiator fins daily.
•
Wipe dirt away from the fuel tank lid
before you open it. That keeps dirt
from mixing with the fuel.
•
Watch all gauges and indicator lights
for proper readings.
•
Cover the windows when they’re not
in use. That should prevent ice and
snow from building up on them.
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
•
Engine lubricating oil is prescribed
according to temperature ranges.
Make sure you follow the engine
lubrication guidance in TM 9-2320-
307-10.
•
Use OE 15W40 for your transmission.
•
Use a mixture of 40% water and 60%
antifreeze in the radiator, based on
outside temps. Refer to your TM for
specifics.
•
Keep fuel tanks full during
cold temperatures to prevent
condensation that can turn into ice.
10
PS 719
OCT 12
O
perators, cold weather is no excuse to chill on PM. If you do, you’ll be hot under
the collar if your Armored Security Vehicle (ASV) breaks down!
Your ASV should run Fne if you follow the PMCS guidance in TM 9-2320-307-
10. Here are some basics you need to follow.
PMCS Considerations
•
Check the heating system before you go out on a mission. If it doesn’t blow hot air, get
your unit’s maintenance folks to check the system for leaks.
M1117 ASV…
Allow your ASV’s
engine to idle
for
three to five
minutes
before
shutting down.
in winter
weather,
lubricate
your ASV
more
often than
normally
required.
Be sure to
wipe off
the fittings
first.
they’re
not
so scary
when COLD-weather
PM’s beEn done!
Try to keep dirt
and sand off of the
outside of your ASV.
if you
don’t,
the
piled on dirt and
sand can cause your
vehicle to
overheat!
Y
i
k
E
s!
That allows time
for a
gradual cool
down
of my engine.
719 10-11.indd
1-2
8/27/12
4:18 PM
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