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Vibratory Roller: Smooth Rolling PM Tip
September 22, 2021 — This PM tip will keep your CB534B/CB534C vibratory roller mission-ready at the worksite. Also, you can get the hydraulic oil cooler line for the CS563D vibratory roller using the NSN found in this article, so read on... MORE

Maintenance Mgmt: Ground Guiding is Serious Business
September 20, 2021 — Army equipment is often large and awkward to move. Safely maneuvering large equipment, especially in tight spaces, requires properly trained and positioned ground guides. Learn more here... MORE

966H Wheel Loader: Operator PM Tips
September 20, 2021 — Operators, here are some preventive maintenance tips to keep your loader in action. Read on to discover tips about the battery switch, hood tilt switch, oil levels and more... MORE

Maintenance Mgmt: Leaders Teach & Train PMCS
September 20, 2021 — Listen up! The next time a vehicle goes 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

Maintenance Mgmt: The Cold Reality about PMCS
September 20, 2021 — Army equipment gets used in some of the worst conditions imaginable. It’s common sense that equipment works “best” when operated daily, weekly and on a monthly basis. ... MORE

120M Road Grader: PM Reminders
September 14, 2021 — Operators, these preventive maintenance (PM) reminders will keep your grader running smooth and mission-ready for the day’s run. Read on to discover what they are and how they'll keep your grader mission-ready... MORE

PS Magazine Posters: Help Spread the Word
September 8, 2021 — The Nov 2019 PS Magazine was its last 64-page, cartoon-illustrated issue. Taking its place is this website, and we need your help to promote it. Attached are two versions of a poster you can print out and put in day rooms, motor pools, etc... MORE

Ground Vehicles: QR Codes for PMCS Not TACOM-Endorsed
August 26, 2021 — Dear MSG Half-Mast, I work on a Command Maintenance Evaluation/Maintenance Assistance Instruction (COMET/MAIT) team and keep seeing quick response (QR) codes used to access the PMCS tables of a vehicle’s TMs. Can they be used? The quick answer is, NO. Read this article to get the full answer. ... MORE

815F Compactor: Preventive Maintenance Tips
August 20, 2021 — Operators, keep these preventive maintenance (PM) tips in mind before you hop into the 815F compactor at the worksite... MORE

HMEE-I: Blackout Drive Light Reminder
August 18, 2021 — Operators, the excavator’s blackout (BO) drive light is mounted to a moveable drive light assembly that can be mounted on the loader bucket for Department of Transportation (DOT) approved on-road travel or to the vehicle’s cab for all other uses... MORE

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