PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-720

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 720

NOVEMBER 2012
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-720 - Page 14 of 33
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PS 720
NOV 12
Starter Reminder
It’s
no
secret
that
some
engine
starters
end
up
at
sustainment
maintenance
for
repair because drivers burn out
the starter during cold weather.
When you’re trying to start
your
SUSV’s
engine,
never
keep the starter engaged for
more than 30 seconds. If the
engine doesn’t start by then,
stop! Give the starter at least
15 seconds to cool off before
trying again. You’ll Fnd this
information on Page 2-34 of
the -10 TM.
If the SUSV won’t start after
three tries, call it quits. Get
your mechanic to Fgure out
what’s wrong.
Time to Warm Up
Do not run the vehicle’s
engine
above
1,200
rpm
right after startup or before
shutdown. Instead, let the
engine idle for Fve minutes
at
750-850
rpm.
Idling
the
engine
after
startup
and
before
shutdown
helps circulate oil to the
turbocharger, transmission
and
transfer.
You’ll
also
Fnd this info on Page 2-34
in the -10 TM.
Drain Out Water
Water in your SUSV’s fuel will leave its
engine running rough or not at all.
Water gets in the fuel when warm days and
cool nights cause condensation to form in the
vehicle’s fuel tank. Get rid of the water by
draining the fuel/water separator each week
like it says in TM 9-2350-285-10 (Apr 90).
Open the separator—located behind the
cab on the driver’s side —by turning its drain
cock counterclockwise. Store drained fuel
in an approved hazardous waste container.
Never dump it down a drain or let it run out
on the ground.
SUSV…
here are some cold weather
tips to keep your susv
mission-
ready
when the temperature
starts to dip.
Give Cold Weather the
Cold Shoulder!
Drain water from fuel/water
separator at least weekly
Don’t crank starter
for more than 30
seconds at a time!
idling the engine right after
startup and before shutdown
keeps oil circulating.
there I was,
minding my own
business…
…then I
ended up
here!
well, it
looks like
I’m
not
dealing
with bad
pm today.
how
rude!
that susv’s
good pm
ruined
my day!
720 24-25.indd
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9/24/12
3:58 PM
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