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Category: Construction

Backhoe Loader (BHL): Avoid Turbo Burnout!
June 12, 2020 — For you newly-trained backhoe loader (BHL) operators, remember to use the fuel pump solenoid switch to prime and protect the BHL’s turbocharger. The switch is located to the right and just below the steering wheel. Holding the switch down shuts off the engine’s prime fuel pump... MORE

D7R II Dozer: Check Bolts on Frame
June 12, 2020 — A good operator knows that one of the first items you’ll find in the D7R II dozer’s PMCS in TM 5-2410-241-10 (Oct 11) is a statement that says to make sure the vehicle’s bolts, nuts and screws aren’t loose, missing, bent or broken. If any of them are, notify your mechanic... MORE

Construction Equipment: Take Time to Eyeball Tire Damage
June 10, 2020 — Construction operations in rocky soil will cause serious wear-and-tear on your vehicle tire’s treads and sidewalls. That means getting down on hands and knees to take a close look for gouges, tears or slits in the tire’s surface before and after the day’s run. If you find anything serious, tell your mechanic. ... MORE

D7R II CAT Dozer: Parking Brake Reminder
June 8, 2020 — Operators, it’s real easy to do: you hop in the cab, and to get the day rolling in your D7R II CAT dozer, you start cranking down on the engine starter. And guess what? Your dozer won’t start, and you’re going nowhere! Matter of fact, you try all day long. Fact is, the vehicle won’t start unless the parking brake is locked (engaged). ... MORE

D7R II CAT Dozer: Avoid Battery Drain
June 8, 2020 — Operators, after the day’s run, make sure you turn off the battery disconnect switch that’s located at the back of the D7R II CAT tractor or dozer (roadside), inside the switch’s access door. If you don’t, the batteries will drain and lose their charge within the week! ... MORE

BEB BII Locking Pliers
June 4, 2020 — Get the 6-in long nose locking pliers for the bridge erection boat (BEB) using NSN 5120-01-601-5168. The pliers are stowed in the tool bag that’s in the console starboard storage box. This NSN is missing from Item 26 in Table 2 of the basic issue items (BII) listed on Page 0131-9 of TM 5-1940-324-10 (Aug 17)... MORE

BEB BII Mooring Line
June 3, 2020 — Get a 20-ft, 5/8-in mooring line for the bridge erection boat (BEB) with NSN 4020-01-666-6693. It’s stowed in the boat’s port waterjet compartment. This NSN is missing from Item 23 in Table 2 of the basic issue items (BII) listed on Page 0131-8 of TM 5-1940-324-10 (Aug 17). ... MORE

BEB BII Crate
May 29, 2020 — Get a basic issue item (BII) crate using NSN 3990-01-671-2750. It’s stowed in the bridge erection boat’s (BEB) starboard waterjet compartment, one forward and one aft. The crate’s NSN is missing from Item 7 in Table 2 of the BII listed on Page 0131-4 of TM 5-1940-324-10 (Aug 17). Keep an eye out for a TM update... MORE

BEB BII Inspection Light
May 29, 2020 — Get a 24-volt inspection light for the bridge erection boat (BEB) with NSN 6230-01-655-3251. The light is stowed in the boat’s console starboard storage box. This NSN is missing from Item 22 in Table 2 of the basic issue items (BII) listed on Page 0131-8 of TM 5-1940-324-10 (Aug 17). ... MORE

BEB BII Crew Station Enclosure Port NSN
May 26, 2020 — Get the bridge erection boat’s (BEB) crew station enclosure (port) using NSN 5410-01-656-2293. It’s stowed in the boat’s crew station enclosure bag that’s in the port waterjet compartment... MORE

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