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M2A1 Machine Gun: Barrel Extension Excessive Wear and Timing Adjustment
March 18, 2021 — Dear Editor, there are reports that some M2A1 barrel extensions have excessive wear and damage. This damage is occurring because the M2A1 timing adjustment isn’t being performed during... MORE

Tactical Wheeled-Vehicles: Safe Slave Starting
March 16, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 720 (Nov 12), p. 11-12. Combining weak batteries with freezing temperatures won’t exactly give your vehicle the best environment for starting. But with the right help, you can get it cranking... MORE

Strykers: Prevent N2 Gauge Damage with Simple Fix
March 15, 2021 — All M1129A1 MCV, M1251A1 MCVV and M1252A1 MCVVA1 Stryker mortar carriers have been upgraded with an N2 gauge that allows Soldiers to monitor gas levels in the 120mm mortar’s RMS6-L recuperator. The N2 gauge helps make sure the cannon functions the way it should. But the gauge is frequently banged up by blunt objects or hard surfaces. A broken gauge makes the recuperator non-mission capable (NMC). But there’s an easy and inexpensive solution... MORE

M12A1 Decon: Apparatus Stiffener Mounting NSN
March 15, 2021 — Does your unit have an M12A1 decontamination apparatus on its property book? If so, and you need the stiffener mounting, PN 5045-2993-02, then order it with this newly assigned NSN... MORE

M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Catch Loose Barrels and Mounting Rails!
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 40. Dear Editor, From our experience taking care of M16s and M4s at Camp Beauregard, we recommend Soldiers pay special attention to these two checks:... MORE

M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine: Dry Up Dry Firing
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 39 Dear Editor, the M16/M4’s TM 9-1005-319-10 is very clear about the clearing procedure. For the specific steps to follow, read this article. ... ... MORE

120M Road Grader: Keep Transmission Oil on the Level
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 764 (Jul 16), p. 15. Operators, stay level-headed when it comes to checking your grader’s transmission oil level. That also means using the right oil. ... ... MORE

5K LCRTF: Use the Right Lube
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 766 (Sep 16), p. 18. Operators, don’t use GAA to lube the fork pin on the 5K light capacity rough-terrain forklift (LCRTF)... MORE

120M Road Grader: No Joy in Busted Joysticks
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 798 (May 19), p. 26. Operators, climbing in and out of the 120M road grader’s cab should be second nature at the work site... MORE

Backhoe Loader: How to Operate On Hilly Ground
March 11, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 759 (Feb 16), p. 17. Keep your backhoe loader (BHL) low and balanced when you travel across rough or hilly ground, operators... MORE

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