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M978A2/A4 HEMTT: Deadman Valve Leaking?
November 3, 2021 — Operators, do you have an issue with the deadman valve leaking on your M978A4 or M978A2 HEMTT fuel tankers? It’s also commonly called the hand-actuated control valve (HAV). You can easily fix the leaking with some sealing compound. Read on... MORE

Corrosion: New TM 43-0139 Is Hot off the Press
November 2, 2021 — Maintenance leaders, quality inspectors and paint technicians, get the revised TM 43-0139, Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Application and Quality Assurance on Army Ground Equipment (Oct 21). Here's some info about the TM... MORE

M149 Water Trailer: Don’t Learn Safety by Accident!
October 28, 2021 — During a training exercise in March 2021, a Soldier suffered a serious foot injury while disconnecting a full M149 water trailer from the prime mover. Here's how and why... MORE

M149A2 Water Trailer: TM Updates for Brake Assemblies & Water Tank
October 26, 2021 — If you have an M149A2 water trailer, there are some issues when it comes to the brake configuration in TM 9-2330-267-13&P (Dec 15). Read on for TM updates... MORE

M1000 HET Semitrailer: 5-Year Service Kit
October 21, 2021 — Maintenance leaders, don’t use the 5-Year Supplemental Booklet anymore for your 5-year services on your M1000 semitrailers. That booklet was replaced by WP 0036.1 in TM 9-2330-381-13 (Apr 15, w/Ch1), and also be sure to use the parts manual, TM 9-2330-381-24P (Apr 15, w/Ch1). There's more... MORE

Maintenance Mgmt: NSNs for Motor Pool Safety Items
October 20, 2021 — Keep these NSNs handy for safety items used in the motor pool... MORE

Batteries: Free Hawker® Battery Resources
September 27, 2021 — Warfighters, when it’s time to roll out, the last thing you want to hear when you try to start your vehicle is crickets. Hawker® offers lots of no-cost—yes free—valuable resources that can help you get the full life out of your Hawker® 6TAGM and military pulse crank (MILPC) batteries. Learn all about it here... 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

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

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