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120M Road Grader: Avoid Battery Drain
December 21, 2023 — The 120M road grader's battery can drain when the vehicle sits unused, particularly for long periods. There's a simple fix, so keep reading to find out what it is and how to potentially save yourself grief and your unit money... MORE

120M Road Grader: Wrap Hydraulic Hoses
June 1, 2023 — Use spiral wrap, NSN 9330-00-889-7776, to protect the hydraulic hoses on the road grader’s front hydraulic drive. Keep reading to find out more... MORE

120M Road Grader: Drain Out the Water
February 27, 2023 — Drain water out of the fuel system to keep the 120M road grader’s engine running smoothly. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

120M Road Grader: Check Moldboard Wear Strips for Wear
November 4, 2022 — There’s no specific check for the moldboard wear strips in the PMCS tables of the grader's TM. That means operators and mechanics need to eyeball the wear strips to make sure they’re not cracked or missing. Read on to learn more... MORE

120M Road Grader: Blade and Inching Pedal Tips
March 30, 2022 — Operators, remember these two pointers about the grader's edge and the inching pedal before the day’s run at the worksite... MORE

120M Road Grader: PM Reminders
September 14, 2021 — Operators, these preventive maintenance (PM) reminders will keep your grader running smooth and mission-ready for the day’s run. Read on to discover what they are and how they'll keep your grader mission-ready... MORE

120M Road Grader: Be Air-Aware When Flow’s Too Slow!
August 12, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 766 (Sep 16), p. 19. Operators, when it comes to the inside and outside air filter elements for your 120M road grader’s cab, you need to be air aware... MORE

120M Grader: Parts Info
July 14, 2021 — Mechanics, keep these NSNs in mind until the road grader’s parts manual is updated. The first is for the input lockout switch. The second is for the manifold pressure sensor for your 120M road grader’s implement steering control and brake and hydraulic fan control... MORE

130G Road Grader: Hydraulic Unloading Valve Reminder
April 29, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 742 (Sep 14), p. 20. Operators, keep this tip in mind when temps drop below 60°F: Use the road grader’s hydraulic unloading valve to make starting the engine easier. ... ... 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

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