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Small Arms: Turning in Parts? Check SMR Codes
June 19, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 787 (Jun 18), p. 39. Pay attention to the SMR codes when you turn in unserviceable Class IX small arms repair parts. Units are mistakenly turning in parts that should be disposed of at field level. ... MORE

Black Hawk: Repair Parts Need Turn-In
June 19, 2020 — Mechanics, maintenance and overhaul programs rely on you to turn in unserviceable parts! If you have any unserviceable Black Hawk parts lying around, turn them in ASAP... MORE

120M Road Grader: Shut the Door on Dirt
June 19, 2020 — Ever been tempted to move around the job site with the door open on your 120M road grader? Maybe it’s warm, but not hot enough for the air conditioner, so you decide to let in a little fresh air. Bad idea! With the door open, dust gets inside the cab... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Rear Ramp Cable Repair Kits
June 17, 2020 — There are reports from the field that units are either ordering the wrong replacement pulley or not installing all parts from the cable repair kit... MORE

M113A3-Series FOV: Troubleshoot with Both TMs
June 17, 2020 — Mechanics, when you’re diagnosing engine problems in an M113-series vehicle, save yourself a lot of trouble and your unit a lot of money by following not only the troubleshooting procedures in TM 9-2350-277-13&P (IETM EM 0321, Oct 14), but also those in TM 9-2815-205-24 (Feb 13)... MORE

Chinook: TM Change Coming
June 17, 2020 — Mechanics, a DA Form 2028 change request has been approved for the Chinook F-model, TM 1-1520-271-23&P (Aug 18). In WP 4796, the section on removing the mass memory server (MMS), a note will be added that says, “If you are removing a MMS, NSN 7025-01-613-2079, P/N 903209-1, on an aircraft without 29 or 30, retain the dust cap on the J4 connector to put on the new MMS.” ... MORE

M1231 Husky: Loose Nut a Suspension Killer
June 17, 2020 — Operators, during the BEFORE and AFTER PMCS on your M1231 Husky, look for loose hardware on the lower shock absorber bracket. The vehicle is NMC if the bracket, bolt, or locknut is loose, damaged or missing. Vehicle vibration loosens the nut. Eventually, the nut and bolt come apart and are lost. That causes a lot of wear and tear on the vehicle’s suspension system. ... MORE

HIMARS and MLRS: Corrosion Prevention Products
June 16, 2020 — Soldiers, your HIMARS and MLRS need protection from corrosion. Try protecting them with some of these products. They’re approved for use in preventing corrosion on your unit’s HIMARS and MLRS... MORE

M1252 Stryker: Clean and Lube Cannon Tube
June 16, 2020 — Crewmen, the recoilless mortar system (RMS6-L) on your M1252 Stryker mortar carrier needs a lot of care so it can keep throwing rounds down range. One thing you do that the current TM doesn’t mention is removing the 120mm mortar tube from the recoil inner sleeve during monthly PMCS. ... MORE

966H Wheel Loader: What’s That Squeaky Noise?
June 15, 2020 — Operators, you’ll know it when you hear it. That loud squeaky noise on your 966H wheel loader’s bucket is the pivot pins and lift arms screaming for attention. Without regular lube, the bucket starts to squeak when it’s raised or lowered... MORE

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