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Category: Construction

HYEX: Hold Down the Chatter!
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 26. Old cruddy grease that’s mixed with dirt and sand will chew up the teeth on your hydraulic excavator’s swing bearing ring gear... MORE

M1231 HUSKY: CTIS Pressure Settings
March 4, 2021 — Operators and mechanics, if MWO 9-2355-316-50-7 was applied to your unit’s M1231 HUSKY, make sure the central tire inflation system’s (CTIS’s) “ROAD” pressure setting is only used with the Michelin wheel assembly, NSN 2530-01-680-8939... MORE

Don’t Spin Our Wheels!
February 23, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (May 16), p. 1. PS Magazine gets lots of maintenance and supply questions each month. Sometimes we can send out an immediate answer. Other times, those answers take a couple days to a few weeks to track down. In the meantime, you may find the solution on your own. ... MORE

924H Wheel Loader: Breathe Easy with Precleaner Parts
February 23, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 25. Dear Editor, If you need to repair the 924H wheel loader’s air precleaner, you’ll come up empty looking for parts in Fig 22 of TM 5-3805- 298-24P... MORE

D7R II Dozer: Pay Attention to Messenger Display Codes
February 18, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 793 (Dec 18), p. 45. Operators, the D7R II’s messenger display provides a service code menu to help diagnose vehicle system malfunctions. ... ... MORE

Cranes and Dozers: Wire Rope Grease
February 18, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 722 (Jan 13), p. 60. The wire rope used on cranes and dozer winches is constantly exposed to the elements... MORE

CCE: Keep Rust Off Hydraulic Cylinders!
February 4, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 782 (Jan 18), p. 20. Dear Half-Mast, The hydraulic cylinder rods on construction equipment used near salt water environments suffer from constant corrosion problems... MORE

Maintenance Training: Find Every Chance to Teach
January 22, 2021 — Listen up! The next time a vehicle comes into the shop with an apparent low tire psi, ask the operator if they have a tire gauge. Then ask them how to check the tire’s psi. You might be surprised to find out what they don't know or are just embarrassed to ask. Rather than get angry or shrug your shoulders, such a confession is the perfect opportunity to teach and train. ... MORE

8816M BMPM: Pave the Way to Pure Air
January 22, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 763 (Jun 16), p. 9. Fresh, clean air keeps your 8816M bituminous material paving machine (BMPM) running smoothly at the worksite. So when it’s cleaning time, don’t forget the paving machine’s air filters. ... MORE

RTCH: Cold Weather Preventive Maintenance
January 21, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 708 (Nov 11), p. 46-47. RTCH vehicles have a fuel canister that automatically injects ether into the engine for cold weather starting. If they're hard to start, have your mechanic replace it... MORE

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