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PLS: M6 Dump Body Sideboard Tip
February 6, 2024 — There’s no NSN for the wood sideboards on the PLS M6 dump body. Source the wood locally when they need replacing. Read on for more info…... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Removing Shippers Chalk Writing
January 27, 2024 — A unit writes to MSG Half-Mast about removing the shipper’s chalk writing on their vehicles. He replies with various remedies. Find out how they can solve the problem here…... MORE

22-Ton Crane: Keep Oil Leaks at Bay with PMCS
January 1, 2024 — Exposure to the elements and wear and tear can cause oil leaks in the 22-ton crane’s outrigger assemblies. Here's a PMCS pointer... MORE

120M Road Grader: Avoid Battery Drain
December 21, 2023 — The 120M road grader's battery can drain when the vehicle sits unused, particularly for long periods. There's a simple fix, so keep reading to find out what it is and how to potentially save yourself grief and your unit money... MORE

Backhoe Loader: Get the Low Down on Alternator Parts
December 1, 2023 — If you order the backhoe loader’s alternator shown as Item 1 (with down parts 2-7) in Fig 39 of TM 5-2420-231-24 (Jun 13), you won't get the pulley or impeller fan. Keep reading to get the NSNs for the backhoe loader’s pulley kit and impeller fan... MORE

924H/G Wheel Loader: Arm Lube’s a Must
October 27, 2023 — Warfighters, lube the lift arm of your 924H/G wheel loader like the TM’s PMCS instructions tell you. That way your loader will continue working properly. Read more here... MORE

Batteries: Solar Maintainers Required for Long-Term Equipment Storage
October 23, 2023 — AR 750-1 and DA PAM 750-1 were updated to clarify that approved solar maintainers are required for equipment in LUP, NCOMP and outdoor storage. Read on to learn more... MORE

D7R II CAT Dozer: A/C Line Quick-Release Coupling NSN
October 17, 2023 — Warfighters, order a quick-release coupling for the D7R II CAT dozer’s A/C refrigerant line with NSN 5940-01-437-6772. Get more info here... MORE

CCE: Drain the Fuel/Water Separator
October 17, 2023 — Operators, it’s crucial that you follow the BEFORE OPERATIONS PMCS like it says in the -10 TM. Draining out the water keeps it from freezing in the fuel/water separator. Here’s what else you need to know... MORE

M30 Bridge Erection Boat: Upgrade Bungee Cords and Save Money
October 17, 2023 — The standard bungee cords used to store the M30 bridge erection boat’s navigation light wear out from the elements and are expensive to replace. Order better, cheaper bungee cords using NSN 5342-01-109-3221. Read on for more info…... MORE

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