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Category: Construction

D7R II Dozer: PMCS Error in TM
June 21, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 730 (Sep 13), p. 60. Operators, forget about using the blade float indicator mentioned in PMCS Step 26 of TM 5-2410-241-10... MORE

6K Forklift Battery Strap
June 15, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 742 (Sep 14), p. 61. Get the rubber retaining strap for the battery box on your 6K variable reach rough terrain forklift with the NSN in this article... MORE

Be Prepared for Hot Weather: A List of Must-Read PS Articles
June 9, 2021 — Soldiers, even though it happens every year, it somehow seems to sneak up on us. It’s summer and the heat is on! Read on to see how to keep you and your equipment cool... MORE

D7G Tractor: Stuck Lever Linkage Reminder
June 3, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 675 (Feb 09), p. 54. The linkage for the governor control lever (throttle) gets corroded from moisture. enough corrosion or rust causes the lever to be sluggish to push or pull or not move at all... MORE

Backhoe Loader: Secondary Air Filter
June 3, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 742 (Sep 14), p. 60. Get a new secondary air filter for your backhoe loader (BHL) with NSN 2940-01-566-5009. The previous NSN is for a terminal item... MORE

Grove Crane Pump Parts Info
May 14, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 689 (Apr 10), p. 60. Order the emergency steering pump assembly for the RT875CC 40-ton rough terrain crane using the NSN in this article... MORE

ATLAS/6KForklift Service Kits
April 30, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 721 (Dec 12), p. 60. Need a service kit for your 10K ATLAS or 6K forklift? Order what you need from these NSNs: ... ... MORE

RTCH: Change Brake Filter
April 30, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 675 (Feb 09), p. 53. If the container handler’s brakes seem sluggish or stop working, your RTCH is NMC–plain and simple. Here’s how to keep brakes braking… ... MORE

130G Road Grader: Hydraulic Unloading Valve Reminder
April 29, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 742 (Sep 14), p. 20. Operators, keep this tip in mind when temps drop below 60°F: Use the road grader’s hydraulic unloading valve to make starting the engine easier. ... ... MORE

HYEX: Upper Support Rollers Need Oil
April 7, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 752 (Jul 15), p. 12. Hydraulic excavators are getting full-time workouts in Afghanistan tearing down wooden buildings and removing rubbish. Working around the clock means these vehicles need daily, weekly and monthly doses of PM. One particular area of concern is the upper support rollers for the excavator’s track. ... MORE

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