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M400W Compact Skid Loader: Ensure Door is Shut or Risk Battery Drain
August 1, 2019 — Operators, the word’s out that batteries on the M400W compact skid-loaders are known to drain after shutdown... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. James Honea with the 631st Engineering Support Company, Illinois Army National Guard, gathers up large rocks with a M400W Bobcat, to clear the way while widening roads during Golden Coyote training exercise at Camp Guernsey, Guernsey, Wyo., on June 14, 2015.

M119A3 Towed Howitzer: Avoid Sticky Firing Pin
August 1, 2019 — Crewmen, if your M119A3 howitzer is having firing pin problems, listen up! You can keep your howitzer firing downrange by checking that the firing pin is in place and the retaining plunger is not stuck down... MORE

120M Grader: Stop Upper Door Stop Bends
July 30, 2019 — Operators, opening and closing the 120M grader’s cab door can bend the door stop, especially if the stop is out of adjustment... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Soldier from the 808th Engineer Company, 416th Engineer Command, operates a 120M Motor Grader during Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX) 86-18-02 at Fort McCoy, Wis., August 18, 2018.

Aviation: Need Help with AGSE?
July 30, 2019 — When you have questions about aviation ground support equipment (AGSE), contact the AGSE headshed. ... MORE

An Aviation and Missile Command Logistics Center employee services aviation equipment that will be kept in inventory by the Army Aviation Rapid Deployment Equipment Program until a combatant command requires it for aviation ground support.

M109A6 Paladin: Set Lube Points In Your Sights
July 30, 2019 — Crewmen, out of sight often means out of mind. That’s not good when it comes to the hidden or hard to reach lube points on the cradle mount bearings of your M109A6 Paladin... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicles: Fight Engine Fires with PMCS
July 30, 2019 — Regular PMCS will go a long way toward reducing M88A2 engine fires. It keeps your vehicle combat ready and you and your fellow crewmen safe. Here’s a couple of things to pay particular attention to in the motor pool:... MORE

MEDEVAC: Need a MEDEVAC Hoist Briefing?
July 30, 2019 — Mechanics,PD MEDEVAC has an open invitation for units to invite them for a helicopter hoist briefing.If you have an upcoming safetystand-down, PD MEDEVAC will come to your unit to brief users on hoist issues.They’ll also provide info on upcoming changes to hoist maintenance-related operational procedures and TM updates.What does PD MEDEVAC need? ... MORE

Spc. Patrick Frare, a flight medic with G co. 1-189 AVN, Oregon Army National Guard, prepares to be lowered on a rescue hoist from a HH-60M Blackhawk medevac helicopter Exercise Maple Maple Resolve 19-01 located in Wainwright, AB, Canada.

M109A6 Paladin: Don’t Idle the Lube
July 22, 2019 — Crewmen, your Paladin’s idler arm and housing can take a beating during missions. That’s why you need to show it some TLC during semi-annual checks and services. There are two lube points for each idler arm and housing. Neglect the lube and the arm can lock up or even shear off during operation... MORE

M109A6 Paladin: Don’t Neglect Friction Linings
July 22, 2019 — Dear Editor, of all the things Paladin crews need to check out during PMCS, one of the easiest to overlook is the cannon tube’s travel lock friction linings. The friction linings cushion the tube when it’s in the travel lock, keeping metal from rubbing and scraping on metal. When linings are missing, a lot of damage gets done to the cannon tube... MORE

HMMWV: Parts List Correction
July 22, 2019 — TACOM has determined that Items 6 through 15 in Fig 209 of TM 9-2320-387-13&P in IETM EM 0323 (Mar 14) aren’t in synch with the figure call-outs. An updated parts list is forthcoming. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

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