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M1-Series Tanks: Don’t Walk Underneath Gun Tube!
July 19, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, I've heard that you shouldn’t walk underneath the main gun of an M1-series tank because it could suddenly drop and cause a serious injury. However, I’ve only ever seen tank gun tubes drop slowly as hydraulic pressure is released. Is rapid gun tube drop really a concern? ... MORE

M1-Series Tanks, Stryker FOV: STORM SLX Not Compatible with RWS and CROWS
July 2, 2021 — Crewmen, there’s some important info you need to know about the AN/PSQ-23 illuminator, integrated, small arms (STORM SLX), NSN 5855-01-647-6498. That model STORM is not compatible with the remote weapon system (RWS) and common remotely operated weapon station (CROWS) for M1-series tanks or the Stryker FOV... MORE

M1A2 SEPv2/v3 Tank: EMU Key to Keeping Engine Running
July 1, 2021 — The M1A2 SEPv2 and SEPv3 tank’s engine memory unit (EMU) needs to work correctly so that critical engine data can be collected and analyzed... MORE

M1A2 SEPv3 Tank: Keep Engine Timer Powered Up
December 2, 2020 — Crewmen, it’s critical that you make sure circuit breaker 1 (CB1) on your M1A2 SEPv3 tank’s power interface box (PIB) is turned on at all times. Why? Because the timer that records how many hours your tank’s engine has run is powered by the engine memory unit (EMU) harness connected to the PIB... MORE

M1-Series Tanks, ABV and Wolverine: Replace DECU Backup Battery
August 26, 2020 — Replacing a DECU costs about $30,000. But replacing the backup battery costs only around $2,400. As you can see, you can save a lot of money by replacing the backup battery instead of the DECU!... MORE

M1-Series Tanks: Improved Mine Clearing Blade Emergency Lifting Strap
June 26, 2020 — There’s an improved version of the emergency lifting strap, NSN 2590-01-278-5726, PN 13228E6020, for the M1-series tank’s mine clearing blade, NSN 2590-01-230-8862... MORE

M1A2 SEPV2 Tank: Don’t Make a Battery Mix-Up!
March 10, 2020 — Dear Half-Mast: can you mix Hawker with Exide batteries on the M1A2 SepV2 tank? Either battery comes with NSN 6140-01-485-1472. Also, is it OK to mix new batteries with recharged ones? Click MORE>> to find out the answer. ... MORE

M1-Series Tanks: Keep Your Engine Happy and Healthy
December 13, 2019 — Crew, your M1-series tank’s AGT1500 engine can last a long time with proper care. How long? The goal is a minimum of 1,400 hours. But with proper maintenance and operation, engines can keep going for much longer than that. Here’s how to make sure your tank’s engine performs like it should for many more hours:... MORE

M1-Series Tanks: Towing? Deflect Heat Damage!
August 1, 2019 — Crewmen, your M1-series tank’s exhaust gets seriously hot! That’s why when one tank is towing another, the tank that's doing the towing has to use an engine exhaust deflector... MORE

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