PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-720

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 720

NOVEMBER 2012
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-720 - Page 12 of 33
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PS 720
NOV 12
Watch That Boot
Make sure the parking brake is released
before you drive off. An overheated brake
system can cause a Fre.
As you drive, keep your boot straight up-
and-down on the accelerator. If your boot is
held at an angle, it can press on the service
brake. The brake heats up and burns out.
Good Housekeeping
Eyeball
the
engine
and
transmission compartment for ±uid
leaks or debris before operation.
Before Heading Out
Use only approved diesel fuel.
Never use an additive to enhance engine
performance. All you’ll do is burn up pistons and pre-chambers.
Check the oil.
It should be between the ADD and ²ULL mark on the dipstick once
the engine has warmed up. An oil level above the ²ULL mark can blow seals. Oil
levels below ADD can lead to friction damage.
Same goes for the parking brake. It’s
only eight inches from the service brake.
Accidentally hitting the parking brake will
partially set it. That overheats
the brake system, too.
Pay close attention to the payload
limitations in Table 1-2 of TM 9-2350-
285-10 (Apr 90, w/Ch 2, Jan 01).
An
overloaded vehicle puts too much wear-
and-tear on the engine.
SUSV…
Clean engine compartment
Oil level
between
ADD and
FULL?
drivers,
another season
of
cold weather
is upon us.
if you want to
keep your small
unit support
vehicle (susv)
plugging away
like a dog team
over the ice and
snow, practice
these pm tips.
if you find
trash,
clean it up.
if you find leaks,
let your mechanic
know.
A thorough
steam cleaning
at
every semiannual
service will keep
the compartment
clean.
Don’t
rest foot on parking brake…
…or on service brake
C
old
W
eather
PM
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