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ATLAS: ATLAS Forklift Hydraulic Hose NSN
October 23, 2019 — The part number for ATLAS hoist boom cylinder hydraulic line, listed as Item 3 in Fig 192 of TM 10-3930-673-24P (Jun 12), has two transposed numbers which resulted in an incorrect NSN. To order the hose, use NSN 4720-01-439-5070 (PN 2714382)... MORE

M30 BEB: Adapter Pallet Cable Needs Backup
October 10, 2019 — The M15 bridge adapter pallet (BAP) is used to launch and retrieve the new M30 bridge erection boat (BEB). A new BAP is issued with every M30.But be aware there are reports of damage to the high stress areas near the cable’s bullet on older BAPs. Watch high-stress areas for cable damage That could mean failure and an accident if the cable... MORE

8816M BMPM: Pave the Way to PM
October 10, 2019 — Operators,A little lube in the right place means smoother paving operations for your 8816M bituminous material paving machine (BMPM). And the conveyor grease fittings definitely qualify as the right place!The bank of five conveyor grease fittings is located under the BMPM’s hopper wing in the middle of the track on the right side. These fittings... MORE

8816M BMPM: Pave the Way to a Smooth Start
October 9, 2019 — Operators, keep these tips and procedures in mind before cranking up your 8816M bituminous material paving machine—your BMPM—at the worksite.These reminders can mean the difference between efficient paving and unnecessary down time. Start Up Make sure the EMERGENCY STOP switch on each control panel is off and the left and right joysticks are in... MORE

621G Scraper: Save Power for When You Need It
October 1, 2019 — If your 621G scraper has been sitting for a long time, it may not start when you need it. The batteries in these vehicles are known to drain if they sit too long without a start.No juice means you’re going nowhere—at least not until help arrives for a slave start.So after the day’s run, make sure you use the vehicle’s battery disconnect switch. It... MORE

ATLAS II Forklift: Right Scoop on Parking Brake Pad
September 27, 2019 — Mechanics,You may run into problems when ordering new parking brake pads for the ATLAS II forklift.Items 4 and 15 in Fig 111 of TM 10-3930-677-23&P (IETM EM 0359, Aug 16) are the items in question. Item 4 says it’s a grommet retainer when it’s actually a retainer screw. And both Item 4 and 15 say they’re components of parts kit, PN MPS4009. That’s... MORE

966H Scoop Loader: Get'cher Quick-Couper Parts Here!
September 26, 2019 — Dear Editor,The 966H scoop loader’s TM 5-3805-291-23P (Jan 10) has no listing for the vehicle’s front quick-coupler hydraulic lines and couplers.I’ve located a complete illustration from the Caterpillar website and all of the parts appear to be in the supply system. Can you pass this on to your readers?Jason WoodFt Leonard Wood, MOEditor's Note:... MORE

AN/VSS-6A HMDS: Here's the Contacts for Maintenance Issues
September 11, 2019 — Many components on the AN/VSS-6A Husky Mounted Detection System (HMDS) need specialized attention to keep the ground penetrating radar (GPR) running smoothly and mission-ready. If you need assistance, here's who to reach out to... MORE

Route clearance unit gets new components for its life-saving mine detection vehicles

D7G Dozer: Nix the Slam-Bam Shifting!
August 29, 2019 — Operators, you need to cool it on the slam-bam gear shifting at the work site.Slamming the shifter sideways from neutral, then down into reverse, will break the backup alarm’s magnetic switch inside the shift console. A busted switch means the backup alarms won’t sound off in reverse. That makes your dozer NMC. MORE

M400W Compact Skid Loader: Ensure Door is Shut or Risk Battery Drain
August 1, 2019 — Operators, the word’s out that batteries on the M400W compact skid-loaders are known to drain after shutdown... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. James Honea with the 631st Engineering Support Company, Illinois Army National Guard, gathers up large rocks with a M400W Bobcat, to clear the way while widening roads during Golden Coyote training exercise at Camp Guernsey, Guernsey, Wyo., on June 14, 2015.

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