2000 PS Magazine Index

Issues 566-577

Subject Issue Page20-TON DUMP TRUCK See TRUCK, 20-TON DUMP, F5070

AIR CONDITIONERS 18K MPI--Top cover screws 570 61

AIRCRAFT GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AGPU added to AOAP program 570 35AGPU hydraulic reservoir desiccant drying 574 35Service cart for tire servicing 573 39

AIRCRAFT TOOLS Screw extractor tool for blade tip screws 572 35

AIRCRAFT, AH-1, COBRA Rocket launcher covering 573 38

AIRCRAFT, AH-64, APACHE Data transfer cartridge battery contacts 575 35Rocket launcher covering 573 38

AIRCRAFT, CH-47, CHINOOK Extended range fuel system storage 568 36Internal winch in RESCUE mode 568 35Rotor blade stand plans 569 35Servocylinder safety blocks 567 38

AIRCRAFT, OH-58D, KIOWA Data transfer cartridge battery contacts 575 35Mast-mounted sight antifreeze 571 35Oil filter bowl safety wire holes 575 36Rocket launcher covering 573 38XM296 Gun--Buffer body repairable 575 37XM296 Gun--Stop oil buffer leaks 574 37

AIRCRAFT, UH-1, HUEY Fire extinguisher bracket 567 39Windshield wiper motor lube 573 36

AIRCRAFT, UH-60, BLACK HAWK Chip detector lot bad 566 30Data transfer cartridge battery contacts 575 35Fuel sample tool corrections 573 61

Subject Issue Page

Fuel sample tube holder plans 569 36Input module quill seal removal tool 574 38M139 mine dispenser installation 577 35Windshield wiper motor lube 573 36

AIRCRAFT, GENERAL Aircraft covers for cold weather 576 43Cleaning compounds need approval 573 35Cold weather PM 576 38Cold weather maintenance 577 36FOD station instructions 570 36Hangars--Clean and organized 566 28Publications on cold weather operations 575 37SDU-5E strobe--Battery 574 61SIMPLE GREEN not approved for use 573 35Screw extractor tool for blade tip screws 572 35Service cart for tire servicing 573 39Tie-down and mooring instructions 574 36Tires--Inflate in tire cage 570 35

ALARM, CHEMICAL, M8A1 PMCS, troubleshooting, field use 567 44

ALICE Equipment belt extender 571 56

AMMUNITION Slings and beams for handling 572 18

AN/GRC-103 RADIO See RADIO SET, AN/GRC-103

AN/PRC-112 RADIO See RADIO SET, AN/PRC-112

AN/PRC-90 RADIO See RADIO SET, AN/PRC-90

AN/PSS-12 MINE DETECTOR See MINE DETECTOR

AN/PVS-4 SIGHT See NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT

AN/PVS-5 GOGGLES See NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT

Subject Issue Page

AN/PVS-7 GOGGLES See NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT

AN/VRC-97 RADIO See RADIO SET, AN/VRC-97

ANTENNAS AB-1339/G--Winder stay assemblies 567 50AS-3916, AS-1729--Tiedowns, collets 566 59AS-3916--Nut 573 61Double-staking in loose ground 577 51Mast-type antenna--Cold weather PM 576 52OE-349 Mast Group--Accessories 570 53

ANTIFREEZE Antifreeze test kits 575 11

AOAP AGPU added to AOAP program 570 35Oil Analysis Request forms 571 62Sample contamination prevention 567 57

APACHE HELICOPTER See AIRCRAFT, AH-64, APACHE

ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER, M9 Cutting edge,blade folding, hydraulics 569 24Starter--Master relay damage 569 26Track pads--When to replace 569 26

AVENGER See MISSILE, AVENGER

AVLB'S Access covers needed 569 14Access covers needed between engine and crew 571 17Air induction intakes need to be open 571 17Bridge inspection for cracks, corrosion 575 18Carrier hydraulic line reminder 570 26Lube intervals--Adjust 568 22Spans--Add line to aid placing 572 23Sprocket hub mounting hardware 567 19Torsion bar housing lube fittings 575 19Torsion bar removal 575 17

BACK COVER

Subject Issue Page

Always Shut Off Your Heater Before Refueling 568 62Asbestos is Deadly 572 62Don't get stuck in the middle of nowhere! 575 62FOD--Only You Can Prevent it! 566 70Fumes Can Ignite! 567 62Heading to the Field? Travel light... 570 62If You See This Man... 569 62Increase tire life and save money, too! 574 62Inspect your ALSE Before Every Flight 573 62Keep Ground Connections Clean and Tight 576 62Oh No! He's Playing Taps for Us 577 62When You Fill Out an Oil Analysis Request... 571 62

BATTERY, DRY-CELL BB-390A--Break-in period 570 51Lithium--Complete discharge device 567 52Lithium--Use as matched sets 569 54PP-8444 Charger--Vehicular cable for power 569 55Rechargeable--Charger, adapters 568 50Rechargeable--Terminal caps for BB-390/A 569 61Rechargeable--Tips for deployments 571 52

BATTERY, LEAD-ACID Cold weather maintenance 576 2Load tester 574 7

BLACK HAWK HELICOPTER See AIRCRAFT, HU-60, BLACK HAWK

BOLTS Bolt grades, marking 572 56

BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE See VEHICLE, FIGHTING, M2/M3 BRADLEY

CABLES 26-Pair--Connector covers 570 5026-Pair--Connector repair parts 570 4926-Pair--Connector wiring chart 570 48CX-13295/G--Connector cleaning 567 51

CAN, WATER Can NSNs 566 69

CARBINE, M4-SERIES AN/PAQ-4 aiming light--Bracket NSNs 571 40Carrying handle 573 47

Subject Issue Page

Clean with swab, brush, not firing pin 574 45M203 grenade launcher--Mounting 569 43Operator care, maintenance 570 42Stuck round removal 574 46

CARC Painting safety, info 577 58Urethane paint thinner 572 61

CARRIER, AMMO, M992A2 Deck plate bolt corrosion 571 21Engine access grill support arm pin 567 21Engine impeller fan cover 577 17Engine impeller fan locknut check 577 18Fire extinguisher cautions 566 18M8 chemical alarm relocated 574 21Personnel heater--Modify before installing 576 21Personnel ventilator grill bolts 577 16Starter needs gasket 576 19Starter protection relay 572 19Steering, transmission shift linkage lube 573 19Telephone cable reel bracket 569 20Track inspection, measurements 574 20U-joint bolt torque changes 569 21Vaneaxial fan lubrication 571 20

CARRIER, PERSONNEL, M113 FOV Engine compartment seals do not mean NMC 569 14Fan gearbox lube 574 19Fuel system draining 573 17Hatch locking pins 570 20Intake, exhaust grills need to be uncovered 576 20M113A3--Steering lockout solenoid 576 21M113A3--U-joint bolts 571 18M19/M19A1 periscope power cable hookup 574 18M577--Generator engine conversion kit 577 61M577-series--Generator cover 568 19Ramp access door, power plant grill safety 569 12Starter needs gasket 576 19Suspension lockout system 573 16Track and sprocket gauge only a guide 571 18Track inspection 566 19

CHINOOK HELICOPTER See AIRCRAFT, CH-47, CHINOOK

CLOTHING

Subject Issue Page

Arctic mitten liners 576 60Cold weather parka cleaning 576 58ECW sleeping bag zipper care 577 56ECWCS--Water repellency 566 62Equipment belt extender 571 56Ribbons, medals and insignia info 568 59Storage racks for cold weather gear 576 56

COBRA HELICOPTER See AIRCRAFT, AH-1, COBRA

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AN/GSQ-240A JTIDS--Repair locations 570 52Cold weather PM 576 50Electrical tiedown straps 574 53Electrical wire NSNs 567 55Equipment codes explained 567 48ID plates 572 51TE-33 lineman's tool kit parts 570 55

COMPASS Lensatic--Floating dial lock explained 567 58

COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE 4102 Portable printer battery care 568 544400 Bar code printer--Maintenance 569 48AN/TYK-22 UPS--Upgrade required 567 61LC-3055 Optical reader cleaning 568 56LOGSA data on the Internet 573 61LOGSA reports on-line 570 61LOGSA system access request 577 53On-line supply info 575 57

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Backup alarm shutoff 568 10Ice damages hydraulic seals 576 36Parking in freezing conditions 576 35Tire PM 573 22

CONTINUITY Bugged About PM: The Future 566 39Dashing Through the Snow 568 27Half-Mast and Heebert at the Flicks 567 27How PVT Grinch Stole PM 577 27Laustin Flowers--International Man of PM 572 27Left Out in the Cold 576 27The Chink in the Armor 571 27

Subject Issue Page

The Eyes of PM are Upon YOU 575 27The General's Coming 573 27The Meeting at Culpepper 570 27The Treasure of Sierra Padre 574 27The True Story of the Pony Express 569 27

COOLING SYSTEMS Antifreeze test kits 575 11Coolant--Corrosion protection boost 576 8System maintenance in cold weather 576 10

COTS Aluminum--Parts 566 68

CUCV See TRUCK, 1 1/4-TON, CUCV

CVC HELMET See HELMETS

D7G TRACTOR See TRACTOR, D7G

DECON M12A1--65-GPM pump maintenance 569 44M12A1--Starting, stopping, exhaust venting 570 46M12A1--Throttle, choke settings 567 47M13--DS2, vent plug, pump and hose 566 54M17-Series--65-GPM pump maintenance 569 44M17-Series--Descaling, hoses, shutdown, stora 566 52M17-Series--Fuel points 571 44

DEPLOYABLE UNIVERSAL COMBAT EARTHMOVER See DEUCE

DETECTOR, CHEMICAL AGENT CAM--BA-5800 battery hazardous material 571 47CAM--Old and newer monitor differences 569 46

DEUCE Air filter care 571 24Battery clamp, blade switch checks 575 22Blade cutting edge, ripper PM 572 22Idler wheel nut torque 573 26Track--Mud, dirt removal 571 23

Subject Issue Page

Winch clutch lever WARNING 574 22Winch safety tips 573 24

DH-132 HELMET See HELMETS

EDITORIAL At What Price PM? 570 1Cheap Insurance 576 1Exercise good PM 577 1Fighting in the Present 568 1Keeping Your Guard Up 571 1LAO... Help Wears Black Hats 573 1NCOs... Ignorance is the Pits 572 1PS in Cyberspace 567 1Readiness from the bottom up 574 1Take Your Time 575 1Why 'PS'? 566 1Why PM? You Play Rough! 569 1

F5070 DUMP TRUCK See TRUCK, 20-TON DUMP, F5070

FAASV See CARRIER, AMMO, M992A2

FISTV, M981 Gunner's seat adjustment 572 21

FLOTATION VEST Personal flotation vest care 571 55

FMTV See TRUCK, FMTV

FORKLIFTS 6K VRRT--Spotlight retainer clip 567 11

FOX NBC VEHICLE MM1, M22 alarm, doors and hatches 572 44

FUEL Fuel system--Water will freeze 576 14

FUEL EQUIPMENT

Subject Issue Page

350-GPM pumps--PM tips 573 9

G/VLLD Verification, storage, installation, safety 575 20

GENERATOR, SMOKE, M157-SERIES Cold weather operations 576 44Fog oil fuel tank cap 568 61Panel, engine valve, fuel cap, starting 577 46

GENERATOR, SMOKE, M56 Fuel, electrical connector corrosion 570 44

GENERATORS, GENERAL Antifreeze for engines 572 55Cold weather maintenance 576 49Maintenance expenditure limits 572 61PP-8440/ASM Power distribution box 569 61Power distribution box 574 55TQG � Exhaust covers 566 61

GENERATORS, LARGE 15-, 30-KW � Fan belts 568 6115-,30-,60-KW TQG � Oil pressure 575 5215-KW TQG � Battery terminal covers 566 60

GENERATORS, SMALL 3-KW GED � Diesel retrofit kit 575 535-, 10-KW DED � Battery drain cut-off switch 567 53Terminal safety clips 573 48

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM AN/PSN-11 parts 574 50Batteries 572 54Help lines � E-mail, telephone 571 54PLGR � BA-5800 battery hazardous material 571 47PLGR � Batteries and external power 577 48PLGR � J2/J3 connector cover 576 61

GRADERS 130G � Battery box cleaning 575 26130G � Brake air tank bleeding 566 27130G � Turbocharger coupling leak 574 26130G � Hydraulic pump lube, air tank draining 577 24

Subject Issue Page

GRENADE LAUNCHER, M203 M4 Carbine--Mounting 569 43

GUN, MACHINE Cold weather maintenance 576 46Headspace and timing 575 44M2--Back plate latch 572 40M2--Breech lock installation 572 41M2--Breech lock testing 575 61M2--Headspace and timing gauges 574 47M2--M10 charging cable 574 48M2--Manual control lever check 577 45M2--Soft breech lock check 569 42M249--Bipod leg maintenance 567 40M249--Blank firing adapter changed 570 61M296--Headspace and timing gauges 574 47M3--Headspace and timing gauges 574 47M60--Bipod leg maintenance 567 40MK 19--AN/TVS-5 night sight mounting 566 49MK 19--M64 mount MWO 571 61MK 19--Quick-release pins, catch bag, nuts 572 43MK 19--Sear assembly cap 571 41MK 19--Sight, feed tray cover, bolt tips 568 44

H-250 HANDSET See HANDSETS

HARDWARE Bolt types, marking 572 56Common electrical wire NSNs 567 55Electrical tiedown straps 574 53Strapping and sealing kit components 571 57

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE Absorbent supplies 570 58Material Safety Data Sheets on the Web 574 60

HEATER, PERSONNEL Fuel regulator not user-adjustable 576 17Keep outlets clear 576 19M113A3--Mod needed before installing 576 21

HEATER, SPACE COTS heaters not authorized for field use 576 60

Subject Issue Page

HELLFIRE MISSILE See MISSILE, HELLFIRE

HELMETS HGU-56/P--Mike boom tightening 568 35Kevlar helmet parts 577 54

HEMTT See TRUCK, HEMTT

HET See TRUCK, M1070 HET

HMMWV See TRUCK, 1 1/4-TON, HMMWV

HOTLINES AMCOM customer service hotline 576 61

HOWITZER, SP, M109-SERIES Breech closed after operations 577 18Carbon removal 573 20Cold starts 576 24Deck plate bolt corrosion 571 21Engine access grill support arm pin 567 21Engine impeller fan cover 577 17Engine impeller fan locknut check 577 18M109A4/A5--Starter protection relay 572 19Primary prefire checks decal 569 19Rammer track screws 569 19Starter needs gasket 576 19Steering, transmission shift linkage lube 573 19

HOWITZER, SP, M109A6 PALADIN Crew compartment warning light seal 567 20Driver's hatch lubing 577 19Hydraulic reservoir bleeding aid 570 22Micro-climatic condition system use 574 21Personnel compartment ventilation 576 26Segment board cleaning pad 572 20Track inspection, measurements 574 20

HOWITZER, TOWED, M119A1 Buffer hydraulic fluid level check 568 20Sling load chain clamp 577 20

Subject Issue Page

HUEY See AIRCRAFT, UH-1, HUEY

KIOWA See AIRCRAFT, OH-58D, KIOWA

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 200-lb,400-lb Ice chests--Gaskets 572 61Insulated food container parts 573 57M59 Field Range--Hex head cap screw 570 61MKT--Canopy problem fix 569 61Modern burner unit connector wiring 573 54Modern burner unit--Introduction 566 64

LOADER, SCOOP-TYPE Air tank draining 577 26MW24C--Defroster fan switch 576 61

LUBRICATION Lube needs protection from sand 571 10Truck lubrication in the desert 573 6

M1 TANK See TANK, M1-SERIES

M1000 HET SEMITRAILER See TRAILERS, SEMI

M1070 HET See TRUCK, M1070 HET

M1076 PLS See TRUCK, PLS

M109 HOWITZER See HOWITZER, SP, M109-SERIES

M109A6 HOWITZER See HOWITZER, SP, M109A6 PALADIN

M113 CARRIER See CARRIER, PERSONNEL, M113 FOV

M119 HOWITZER See HOWITZER, TOWED, M119

Subject Issue Page

M120 MORTAR See MORTARS

M121 MORTAR See MORTARS

M149 WATER TRAILER See TRAILERS

M16 RIFLE See RIFLE, M16-SERIES

M17 MASK See MASK, PROTECTIVE

M198 HOWITZER See HOWITZER, TOWED, M198

M2 BRADLEY See VEHICLE, FIGHTING, M2/M3 BRADLEY

M2 BURNER UNIT See KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

M2 MACHINE GUN See GUN, MACHINE

M240 MACHINE GUN See GUN, MACHINE

M249 MACHINE GUN See GUN, MACHINE

M35 TRUCK See TRUCK, 2 1/2-TON, M35-SERIES

M4 CARBINE See CARBINE, M4-SERIES

M40 MASK See MASK, PROTECTIVE

M42 MASK See MASK, PROTECTIVE

Subject Issue Page

M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE See VEHICLE, RECOVERY, M578

M60 MACHINE GUN See GUN, MACHINE

M728 COMBAT ENGINEER VEHICLE See VEHICLE, COMBAT ENGINEER, M728

M747 SEMITRAILER See TRAILERS, SEMI

M809 TRUCK See TRUCK, 5-TON, M809-SERIES

M85 MACHINE GUN See GUN, MACHINE

M870 SEMITRAILER See TRAILERS, SEMI

M871 SEMITRAILER See TRAILERS, SEMI

M872 SEMITRAILER See TRAILERS, SEMI

M88 RECOVERY VEHICLE See VEHICLE, RECOVERY, M88

M8A1 CHEMICAL ALARM See ALARM, CHEMICAL, M8A1

M901 TOW VEHICLE See MISSILE, TOW (M901 ITV)

M911 C-HET See TRUCK, M911 C_HET

M915 TRUCK See TRUCK, M915-SERIES

Subject Issue Page

M939 TRUCK See TRUCK, 5-TON, M9393-SERIES

M981 FISTV See FISTV, M981

M992 AMMO CARRIER See CARRIER, AMMO, M992-SERIES

MAINTENANCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS FY99 Army Maintenance Excellence Awards 575 60

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT Scheduled service grace periods 569 58

MAINTENANCE, GENERAL LOGSA data on the Web 573 61MWOs on-line 575 58

MASK, PROTECTIVE M40-, M42-Series--PMCS and checks 575 40M40-Series--Outlet valve clamp 575 61M40/M42--Faceforms not needed 567 61M40/M42--No plastic polish for lenses 566 53M40/M42-Series---Outlet valve disk, M7, strap 572 47M40/M42-Series--Decon kit use 574 49M40/M42-Series--New drink tube 569 47M41 PATS--Testing, troubleshooting 568 47M43--Blower battery 573 61

MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT Backup alarm shutoff 568 10

MICLIC See MINE CLEARING EQUIPMENT

MINE CLEARING EQUIPMENT MICLIC--Improved hand pump available 569 61MICLIC--PMCS, storage, cover 566 22

MINE DETECTOR AN/PSS-12--Batteries, use 567 22AN/PSS-12--Batteries, volume, shutdown 577 22

Subject Issue Page

AN/PSS-12--Search height lowered 568 61AN/PSS-12--Sweep close to ground 572 26

MINE DISPENSER, M139 VOLCANO Storage to protect from weather 572 24

MISSILE, AVENGER Cable PM 573 40Cable caps, window glass, inventory list 566 47Canopy protection 567 36Electrical contact cleaning 567 35IFF, AMG, FLIR, ECU/PPP care 572 36Range finder lens cover 574 41Slip ring moisture prevention 568 41

MISSILE, HELLFIRE Connectors, launcher rails, cleaning 574 42Launcher locking handle padding 570 38Launcher lube, corrosion removal 577 40

MISSILE, PATRIOT ECS, ICC, CRC--Fans, lock pins, latches 569 38Power distribution unit use 566 47RF cables, no field gear inside shelter 568 41

MISSILE, STINGER Cable caps, window glass, inventory list 566 47

MISSILE, TOW MGS cable, adapter 574 40Sight lens cleaning 568 38Sight, MGS, traversing unit, launch tube care 571 36Turret ring on HMMWV 575 38

MISSILE, TOW (M901 ITV) Gunner's seat adjustment 572 21

MISSILES, GENERAL IFTE--AN/PSM-95 help sources 567 35IFTE--Checks and services 577 38IFTE--Storage van dehumidifier 573 43

MK 19 GRENADE LAUNCHER See GUN, MACHINE

Subject Issue Page

MLRS Batteries--PMCS, charging 570 39Battery testing, charging system 569 40Cable adapters 573 42Electrical connection cleaning 572 16Generator pulley wear 575 16Helmet stowage 572 17Hull 1-in drain plug 567 61Hull drain plug caution 571 16Idler pulley tension check 570 20Instrument panel grounds 575 15LLM battery charging correction 574 60Roadwheel check for commo wire 567 16Shock absorbers 568 16Suspension lockout system 573 16

MOBILE SUBSCRIBER EQUIPMENT AN/TRC-190--Vents for cooling 572 52Backup battery care 575 50RT-1539--Battery care 569 50RT-1539--Cables 574 54Shelter connections, lifting eyes, straps 574 52Terminal, access unit grounding 575 49

MORTARS Cold weather maintenance 576 48M16, M19 plotting boards still needed 574 47M224, M252, M120/M121 repair kits 574 61M224, M252, M120/M121--Sights 572 38M224--Lubrication requirements 566 48M252--Breech plug, handles, buffers,lock ring 567 42M29A1, M30--Sight boresighting, storage 568 42

NBC EQUIPMENT DS2 do's and don'ts 574 49

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT AN/PVS-7B--Diopter ring, batteries, cleaning 572 48

PAINTING Decal letters, numbers 575 8

PALADIN See HOWITZER, M109A6, PALADIN

Subject Issue Page

PATRIOT See MISSILE, PATRIOT

PISTOLS M9--Cracks, magazine 571 42

PLS See TRUCK, PALLETIZED LOADING SYSTEM

POL Collapsible fabric tank shelf, service life 569 56Hotlines, web sites for info 575 56User's guide 574 61

POWER SUPPLY PP-8440/ASM Power distribution box 569 61

PS MAGAZINE 50th anniversary story request 574 61Statement of ownership 576 61

PUBLICATIONS DA DCSLOG on-line publications 569 60Equipment-oriented publication data base 569 59MWOs on-line 575 58Z-LIN for development only 575 59

PUMPS 350-GPM--PM tips 573 9

PVS-5 GOGGLES See NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT

RADIAC EQUIPMENT AN/VDR-2--MWO check 569 45

RADIO SET, AN/GRC-103 Cable connections 570 54

RADIO SET, AN/PRC-112 Upgrades to solve problems 568 53

RADIO SET, AN/PRC-90 Battery 572 61

Subject Issue Page

RADIO SET, AN/VRC-97 Installation kit info 566 58

RADIO SET, SINCGARS AN/CYZ-10--Battery types, use 571 48ASIP RT-1523(C)E--Binding post adapter 571 61ASIP RT-1523(C)E--Locking bar modification 571 61ASIP radio hold-up battery 571 61Installation kit info 566 56RT-1523--Carrying strap, guide rails, base 572 53

RIFLE, M16-SERIES AN/PAQ-4 aiming light bracket NSNs 571 40Buttstock PM 573 44Buttstock, lower receiver extension loose 577 42Clean with swab, brush, not firing pin 574 45Cold weather maintenance 576 46Gas system care 566 50Operator care, maintenance 570 42Stuck round removal 574 46

ROLLER, VIBRATORY, CB-534B Shift lever boot--Keep it tight 574 25

ROWPU See WATER PURIFICATION UNITS

SAFETY CAUTION sign NSNs 570 57

SCRAPER, EARTHMOVER, 621B Brake shields 567 26Tire psi, battery box, differential lock 570 24

SEE See SMALL EMPLACEMENT EXCAVATOR

SHELTERS S-250/G, S-280/G--Vent hinge lube 567 54

SLAVE CABLES NATO slave cable repair 566 20

SMALL ARMS AN/PAQ-4 aiming light bracket NSNs 571 40

Subject Issue Page

Cold weather maintenance 576 46Rack plans, tool kit info 572 42Sight, aiming light mounting instructions 566 49Solid film lubricant replacement 568 61Solid film lubricant to touch up guns 577 44

SMALL EMPLACEMENT EXCAVATOR Backup alarm 574 61Brake pad wear sensor 568 23Expansion tank marking 577 26Four-wheel drive caution 567 23Front axle ring seal 567 61Fuel return line damage 571 22Grease fittings overlooked 568 24Hydraulic filter NSN 574 60Hydraulic oil cooler fin damage 574 22Hydraulic system exercise, care 566 24Loader bucket bushing 567 24Prefilter strainer cleaning 575 23Sandbag filler attachment available 569 61Side view mirror cheaper 567 24Tie rod assembly 567 24Tool storage moved 567 24Transmission/clutch water damage 575 24

SMALL UNIT SUPPORT VEHICLE General PM 576 22Radiator coolant sight glass 566 69

SMART Project SMART suggestions 571 60Recent suggestions 574 58

SPH-4 HELMET See HELMETS

STINGER MISSILE See MISSILE, STINGER

STORAGE Storage cabinets for flammable items 575 54

SUPPLY Acquisition advice codes 567 56Automatic disposal list 574 57

Subject Issue Page

Condemned items get replaced 574 56Exceptional parts requisitions 573 60Excess property turn-ins 568 60On-line supply info 575 57Price challenges go on-line 577 52Project codes speed repair parts 566 69SF 364--SDRs need to be legible 570 56Tobyhanna Depot certifies repairs 568 59Z-LIN for development only 575 59

SUPPLY EXCELLENCE AWARDS FY99 award winners 571 58

SUSV See SMALL UNIT SUPPORT VEHICLE

TANK, M1-SERIES Air induction plenum seal check 572 12Air induction system care 566 12Ammo door bolts 575 12Angle drive shaft cover drain hole 567 17Bore brush bristle section NSN 568 18Driver's NBC hose stowage clip 571 12Hydraulic reservoir opening screen 567 18M1A2--Commander's periscope sealing 569 16NBC tube mounting bolt tightening 570 15OEA for traverse mechanism 569 61Precleaner scavenger fan shaft check 571 13Screwdriver replacement for BII 568 18Skirt retaining clips 568 13Sponson box lock reinforcement 568 12Sprocket bolt cleaning 575 13Steering, brake linkage quick-release pins 568 14Track wedge bolt tightening 570 14Turret safety 573 12

TELEPHONE SETS AN/TTC-39D blackout curtains 569 52Cable, reel NSNs 573 50

TENTS GP Small--Tent pole locking pins 575 56Rake to remove debris from roof 570 61Repair tape for quick repairs 566 67

Subject Issue Page

TEST EQUIPMENT Integrated family of test equipment (IFTE) 577 38STE-M1/FVS software update C14 577 13

TIRES HEMTT tire brand matching 575 6Heat reduction to reduce wear 573 2Inspection, problems to look for 566 2MWO for M939s making tires excess 574 11Split-ring wheel checks 566 4TACOM TEAM TIRE contacts 574 11Tire cage locations, mounting 574 10Tire chain usage 576 16Tire inflation safety tips 571 2

TOOLS Grease gun extension cap 574 23NATO slave cable repair 566 20No. 1 Common--PP-1660E battery charger added 567 61Sign painting kit--Components 567 59Strapping and sealing kit components 571 57TE-33 Lineman's tool kit parts 570 55Wheel lift parts 574 11Wood handle care 567 60

TOW MISSILE See MISSILE, TOW

TRACTOR, D7G Air filter PM 569 22Air filter indicator--Check it 575 25Blade float CAUTION 569 23Fan pulley lubing 574 25Fuel tank level marking 576 37Idle to warm up, cool down 567 25Sprocket bearing lube 574 24Track adjuster grease 574 23Transmission filter service 566 26Winch cable roller check 575 24Winch sight gauge cleaning 574 24

TRAILERS Air brake chamber dust caps 569 7Brake maintenance 569 8Lights OFF before making trailer connections 567 5

Subject Issue Page

M1022, M1922A1 dolly set care 567 12M1022A1 dolly set--Wheel assembly seal 567 11M1052A2--Chain assembly 574 61M149A2 water--Manhole cover seal 570 12

TRAILERS, SEMI Air brake chamber dust caps 569 7Brake maintenance 569 8M1000--Rear landing leg cover 570 4M172A1--Brake camshaft lubrication 572 7M870A1--Axle hub cover 567 11M871A1--Storage box replacements 569 11M872-series--Side rack pins 569 10

TRAINING Battalion motor officer course 570 60

TRUCK, 1 1/4-TON, HMMWV -A2s, M1113, M1114--Control arm 574 5Alternator belt adjustment tool 568 2Alternator wiring spacer 568 3Armament carrier--Cargo shell PM 567 4Armament carrier--Hard shell door seal 567 6Battery terminal covers 577 61Blackout lamp, lens retainer 575 61Cargo covers--Woodland camo 575 5Contact maintenance truck can't tow 576 6Dashboard light replacements 569 5Electric winch grounding 566 9Exhaust manifold mounting 566 8Geared hub fuel contamination 570 10Geared hub oil seals 568 4Halfshaft retaining screw check 577 4Hood, air cleaner housing not steps 570 11Hot start failure fix 574 60M1097, M1114, XM1109--Door, window glass 572 5M998A2 brush guard 577 61M998A2--Serpentine belt tool 577 2M998A2-series--Brush guard kit 567 11M998A2-series--Transmission filter 567 11Oil pan installation 567 10Parking brake cable 568 61Plugs for mounting holes 568 5Power distribution box check 568 61Power steering pump 573 61

Subject Issue Page

Radiator fin protector 577 3Radiator repair info available 574 5Run-flat lubricant for tires 571 7SINCGARS--Installation kit info 566 57Seatbelt MWO 574 60Slave receptacle power cable screw 571 7Wheel kit 567 11

TRUCK, 2 1/2-TON, M35-SERIES Cab floor cleaning 567 7Machine gun ring mount check 568 9

TRUCK, 2 1/2-TON, M35A3-SERIES Beadlock for wheel 567 10CTIS NSNs 575 61Tire chains 574 61Wheel stud nut torque 573 8

TRUCK, 5-TON, M809-SERIES Cab floor cleaning 567 7Machine gun ring mount check 568 9

TRUCK, 5-TON, M939-SERIES -A2s--CTIS wheel air valve nipple 573 7Brake air tank draining 572 6Fuel tank overfilling 569 4MWO making bias tires excess 574 11Machine gun ring mount check 568 9Maximum safe speeds 567 10SINCGARS--Installation kit info 566 56Throttle cable clamp repositioned 574 6Tire chains 577 61

TRUCK, FMTV Air pressure buzzer 575 61Air/hydraulic fluid restrictor cleaning 571 6Air/hydraulic unit vent mist 569 2Battery cable moved to protect cover 567 2Cab floor drain plugs 574 3Cab hydraulic cylinder lubing 577 6Cab leveling linkage check 567 3Camo paint patterns 572 61Circuit breaker 35 correction 571 61Door, window handle tightening 566 7Driveshaft bolts 574 4

Subject Issue Page

Footholds to avoid 574 2Fuel system water draining 568 6Fuse links at alternator removed 569 3Hydraulic fluid 573 61Seat covers 575 61Tailgate rivets 573 8Tires from a new supplier 570 61Tranmission draining aid 577 5Transmission drain plug check 566 6Transmission electronic control unit 566 7Transmission oil filters 566 5Winch cable winding speed 577 7

TRUCK, HEMTT Brake air dryer servicing 577 9Crane turntable lubing 571 9Engine slobber kit 572 61Idling, engine leaks, filters, steering gear 570 6M978 tanker--Bottom loading valve screws 569 6M978 tanker--Fuel pressure gauge 572 9M978 tanker--V5 valve clearance 574 9Tire brand matching 575 6Transmission oil filter housing, element 575 61Wreckers--Hydraulic hose protection 570 9

TRUCK, M1070 HET Air dryer syetem care 570 2Axle breather vent 567 61CAUTION reminders 573 4Coalescing filter draining 569 11Gladhand hose check 572 11Slave starts--Turn off CTIS, LHS 567 3

TRUCK, M915-SERIES Air tank draining 577 10Brake air dryer servicing 577 9Fan clutch solenoid valve 576 61Lubing reminders 577 8M916-M920--Transfer pump setup 573 5M917A1--Fuel/water separator draining 577 25M917A1--Wheel rim cleaning 575 26

TRUCK, PALLETIZED LOADING SYSTEMAir dryer system care 570 2Alternator voltage spike fix 574 8

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Brake air tank draining 572 10CAUTION reminders 573 4CTIS controller surge protection kit 571 8Coalescing filter draining 569 11Coupler mounting bolt, nut check 568 7Operator lessons learned 566 10Slave starts--Turn off CTIS, LHS 567 3Taillight bulbs 567 10Transmission DO NOT SHIFT fix 574 8

TRUCKS, GENERAL Accident avoidance training 572 5Air brake chamber dust caps 569 7Air brakes--Drain air tanks 576 15Air tank drain valves get closed after drain 571 11Antifreeze test kits 575 11Backup alarm shutoff 568 10Battery load tester 574 7Brake coupling dummy covers 570 13Cab insulation installation 567 8Cargo cover elastic straps 567 10Coolant corrosion protection boost 576 8DEXRON III for all needing DEXRON 576 61Driver training 572 2Dump truck hydraulic cylinder leaks 572 8Electric winch grounding 566 9Exhaust hose extensions 577 11Fuel system--Water will freeze 576 14Gear case lube leaks 567 9Glass sealer 574 61Heat reduction to reduce tire wear 573 2Left-hand, right-hand wheel studs explained 568 11Lights OFF before trailer connections made 567 5Lube needs protection from sand 571 10Lubrication in the desert 573 6Military load classifications on web 568 8NATO slave cable repair 566 20Rust inhibitor for underside of vehicles 576 13Slave starting 576 4Split-ring wheel checks 566 4System maintenance in cold weather 576 10Taillight lens, body matchups 575 5Tiedown straps, hardware 568 58Tire cage locations, mounting 574 10Tire chain usage 576 16

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Tire inflation safety tips 571 2Tractor-trailer frame, brakes, lights, wheels 575 2Wheel lift parts 574 11

VEHICLE, FIGHTING, M2/M3 BRADLEYBradley Bits Newsletter 566 69Coolant hose routing 574 17Elastic strap use 577 12Fire supression bottle valve check 568 15Fording 573 14Fuel cap repair kit 568 18Fuel shutoff control 573 15Hull navigation system wiring harness 566 69Hydraulic hoses, couplings 569 17Hydraulic reservoir level check 572 14M242 Gun--Lube, PMCS, installation 570 16NBC system checks 575 14Oil pressure switch changed 569 16Radiator cap check 571 15Ramp hydraulic pump line 566 69Roadwheel check for commo wire 567 16Roadwheel, support roller rubber inspection 567 14STE-M1/FVS software update C14 577 13Shock absorbers 568 16Sprocket carrier bolt checks 566 16Sprocket checks added 569 15Swim curtain removal 568 17Track adjuster travel 572 15Track skirt screw check 570 19Welded ramp brackets dangerous 571 14

VEHICLE, RECOVERY, M578 Pioneer tool bracket 568 18Starter needs gasket 576 19Tow bar hookup aid 569 18Turbocharger inlet hoses 574 16

VEHICLE, RECOVERY, M88A1 Camo netting erection tip 570 21Final drive cover plans 574 12Lubing, cleaning, component replacement 577 14Night sights 577 61Sprocket hub mounting hardware 567 19Tarp to cover more of vehicle 574 13Torsion bar removal 575 17Tow bar hookup aid 569 18

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VEHICLE, RECOVERY, M88A2 Engine oil level check changes 574 14Hoist winch cable caution 574 16Towing tips 573 18Transmission oil 575 61

VEHICLES, COMBAT Air filters need to be dry 576 18Depleted uranium information 566 17Engine under test still needs cooling system 575 19LRUs--Packing for returns 570 23Personnel heaters--Keep outlets clear 576 19

VEHICLES, GENERAL Air filters--Keep dry to avoid ice plugging 576 7Battery load tester 574 7Decal letters, numbers 575 8Exhaust hose extensions 577 11Fuel system--Water will freeze 576 14Gear case lube leaks 567 9Glass sealer 574 61Military load classifications on web 568 8NATO slave cable repair 566 20POL user's guide 574 61System maintenance in cold weather 576 10Taillight lens, body matchups 575 5Tiedown straps, hardware 568 58Tire inspection, problems to look for 566 2Truck lubrication in the desert 573 6

VOLCANO See MINE DISPENSER, M139 VOLCANO

WATER PURIFICATION Hotlines, web sites for info 575 56

WATER PURIFICATION UNITS 3,000-GPH ROWPU--Panel covers 571 563,000-GPH ROWPU--Parts 572 603,000-gal tank parts 573 58Collapsible fabric tank shelf, service life 569 56

WIRE & EQUIPMENT Cable, reel NSNs 573 50Cold weather care 576 54