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M113A3 FOV: Make Sure Bolt Is the Right One!
May 5, 2020
— Mechanics, you might think one bolt may not make much difference. But the wrong bolt can knock a vehicle out of action in a hurry! When you’re installing the propeller shaft and universal joints, or the final drive, on a vehicle from the M113A3 family, be mindful of the bolts you use...
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M113-Series FOV: CBRN Filter Replacement
March 30, 2020
— Crewmen, maintaining your M113-series FOV personnel carrier’s CBRN system is vital. Without it, your vehicle is non-mission capable. And you and your fellow Soldiers will be at risk!...
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M113-Series FOV: Tow Cables the Only Way to Go!
February 6, 2020
— Crewmen, be aware that your M113-series carrier can safely tow only up to 14,500 pounds using the pintle and tow bar. In other words, don’t attempt to tow another M113-series vehicle using the pintle and tow bar. That can get Soldiers hurt and damage vehicles. Avoid potential injury or loss of life by reading and heeding this article...
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M113A3 FOV: Inspect Personnel Heater Exhaust
January 23, 2020
— Crewmen, the last thing you want during cold weather operations is a leak in your M113A3’s personnel heater exhaust piping. Exhaust leaking into the crew compartment can cause serious injury or even death. Take these steps to avoid harm...
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M113A3 FOV: Stamp Out Engine Fires
January 9, 2020
— Listen up, crewmen and mechanics! Fires in the M113A3 engine compartment are happening way too often. And many of them are preventable. Most of these fires are possibly caused by fan tower and turbo failures, exhaust manifold leaks and fluid leaks in the hull. Preventive maintenance helps you avoid most of these problems. Here are the most common causes of engine compartment fires and how you can prevent them:...
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M113A3 FOV: Gear Spur Replacement
December 10, 2019
— Mechanics, when doing annual services on the M113A3 FOV, including the MBT and OSV, be sure to replace the variable speed fan drive’s gear spur. The gear spur, NSN 3020-01-241-9141, can wear out sooner than it should, possibly leading to engine fires...
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M113-Series FOV: Daily Ramp Reservoir Check a Must
December 10, 2019
— Drivers, be sure to check your M113 FOV’s ramp hydraulic reservoir. If you don’t, your vehicle’s ramp could let you down when you need it most. To make sure that doesn’t happen, check the fluid daily. Most importantly, check it the right way...
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M113 FOV: Oil Filter NSN
October 22, 2019
— Order a new oil filter for the M113 FOV’s 6V53 engine with NSN 2940-01-633-3432 (PN PH3612). It replaces NSN 2940-01-197-7106 (PN FL804FP), which is shown as Item 9 in Fig. 22 of TM 9-2815-205-24P (Feb 13)...
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