PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-741

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 741

AUGUST 2014
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-741 - Page 6 of 33
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W
ord from the Feld is that units are removing the transmission pan to replace the
internal Flter on M1117 ASVs and M1200 Armored Knights.
That’s understandable since the internal
Flter is included in the annual service kit,
Problem is, replacing the Flter is not a
Feld-level task. That’s why you don’t see
a work package for replacing the Flter in
any of the TM 9-2320-307-23 manuals.
Mechanics
that
remove
the
transmission pan to do the work are
damaging the transmission. That’s why
the Flter replacement should
only
be done
by sustainment maintenance.
Paperwork is underway to get the
internal Flter removed from the annual
service kit. But until then,
don’t
try to
install it.
C
rewmen, you gotta be careful how you store tools, ammo boxes and other gear in
your vehicle during a mission. It’s tempting to just throw all that stuff in a box or on
the ±oor and go on your way.
But loose items lying around inside your
M113A3 can be a real hazard, especially
during a rollover. One engineering crew
found that out the hard way when a Soldier
was seriously injured by a loose tool when his
vehicle rolled over during a training mission.
A much better way to store gear is to use
the new stowage seat kit, NSN 2540-01-
620-0873. The area under the new seat is the
perfect place to safely stow tools and other
items that, if not properly secured, can ±y
around in an accident and hurt someone.
Each kit comes with four seat belts and two
seat cushions. Keep in mind that means your
vehicle will have one less seat belt per seat
when using this kit.
Whose Job Is It?
M1117 ASV, M1200 Armored Knight FSV…
Whose Job Is It?
M113A3 FOV…
Stow Safety ConCerns with New Seat
Whadaya
mean
I
don’t
install the
transmission’s
internal
filter?
it comes with
the annual
service kit!
that’s
right!
LoOse
TOols!
LoOk
OuT!
but it
should
only
be
replaced by
sustainment
maintenance!
Transmission’s internal flter should only
be replaced by sustainment maintenance
Mechanics are
not
authorized
to remove transmission pan
Order storage kit with
Ooh,
That’s
gOnNa
LeavE A
MarK!
Uh-oh!
I
told
them not to leave
their gear lying
around inside!
AmMo
box comin’
atcha!
B
I
N
G
!
BA
N
G!
C
LAN
G
!
K
R
A
S
H
!
O
W!
T
H
U
D
!
!
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