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Tag: Excavators

M9 ACE: Blade and Hydraulic Preventive Maintenance
July 31, 2020 — Operators, your armored combat earthmover has a lot of dirt to move. If you remember to do your PM, you’re well on the way to a job well done. Keep these PM pointers in mind before you head back for the next load... MORE

M9 ACE: Exhaust Hose Reminder
July 20, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 724 (Mar 13), p. 14. Mechanics, do your armored combat earthmover a favor by not stepping on the exhaust hose inside the vehicle’s engine compartment. Sure, the hose looks like a convenient footrest while you’re working on the engine, but your weight will break the exhaust clamps. ... MORE

M9 ACE: Keep Rollers Rollin’
July 8, 2020 — Without lube, ejector guide rollers in the earthmover’s bowl will lock up. A roller that won’t turn on one side of the bowl causes the ejector to bind or drag on the other side of the bowl. ... MORE

HYEX: Battery Compartment Rust Removal
December 19, 2019 — Corrosion is a continual challenge to guard against. As part of your weekly PMCS, make it a point to open the battery compartment access doors on your HYEX to look for wet areas... MORE

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