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...

This article initially appeared in PS 774 (May 17), p. 20. Operators, make sure you keep a close eye on the 621G scraper’s cab air filter, especially after a heavy rain. The filter’s access door has a series of louvers that...

If you’ve got a newer piece of CAT construction equipment—like the 120M road grader, 924H wheel loader, D7R II dozer or 621G scraper—you’ve no doubt noticed they come equipped with an ether start aid valve, NSN...

Operators, wondering if push loading is allowed for your 621G scraper? The answer is: Yes, it is! Just make sure you do it right...

Mechanics, The scraper front air brake actuator, NSN 2530-01-415-2558, that’s shown as Item 15 in Fig 94 of TM 5-3805-296-24P (Jun 13) doesn’t break down into individual parts...

Order the scraper’s EMS fault alarm with NSN 6350-01-423-9687.  The fault alarm is shown as Item 31 in Fig 162 of TM 5-3805-296-24P (Jun 13). However, the NSN in the TM brings the wrong part...

Cleaning the brake lights Scraping and hauling dirt at the worksite is a messy job.  That means you operators have to make it a point to eyeball the 621G scraper’s brake lights in the back of the vehicle during...

Operators, the right amount of lube in the right place means smooth operation for your 621G scraper. And here are a few places that especially need your attention...