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Armor kit Smart card tips.


Just as extra weight on people affects how they move, the extra weight on armored M939s affects how they operate. So if you're driving an armored M939, listen up! You need to know how the add-on armor (AoA) kit affects your now heavier vehicle.

The extra protection that the AoA kit gives you results in reduced levels of visibility, brake system performance, stability and handling. It also increases stopping distances and the weight of the doors.

To help avoid potential hazards, the truck headshed has prepared an operational SMART card. Before heading out, review it and follow its guidance. There should be a copy in the inside pocket of the log book. Not there? Get a copy online:

https://aeps2.ria.army.mil/commodity/soum/tacom_wn/06/ M939_Armor-Smart-eard2.doc

* Adjust the outside rear view mirrors for maximum view to the back.

* Adjust the outside rear view mirrors for maximum view to the back.

* The co-driver assists the driver with observations to the right of the vehicle during all operations.

* Use extra caution while turning and negotiating intersections.

* Always use a ground guide when backing the vehicle.

* Decrease speeds prior to turning.

* Ensure the anti-lock braking system An anti-lock braking system (ABS) (translated from German, Antiblockiersystem) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is to allow the driver to maintain steering control under heavy braking and, in some  (ABS (Automatic Backup System) See backup program. ) is working properly. The ABS lamp should not be illuminated.

* Increase vehicle separation distances during convoy convoy

Vessels sailing under the protection of an armed escort. Since the 17th century, neutral powers have claimed the right of convoy in wartime, providing warships to escort their merchantmen and keep them secure from search or seizure.
 operations.

* Use extra caution while driving on inclines and slopes.

* Avoid parking on inclines to make it easier to open and close the heavier doors.

* Be alert for possible heat stress symptoms during extreme heat operations.

* Adhere to adhere to
verb 1. follow, keep, maintain, respect, observe, be true, fulfil, obey, heed, keep to, abide by, be loyal, mind, be constant, be faithful

2.
 a strict PMCS PMCS PMC Sierra (stock symbol)
PMCS Project Management Control System
PMCS partial mission-capable, supply (US DoD)
PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks & Services
PMCS Professional Military Comptroller School
 schedule, and be alert to vibration, play, looseness, or unusual noises.

Inflate inflate - deflate  tires to 70 psi, except for wreckers wreckers
Noun, pl

NZ a business which sells material from demolished cars or buildings
 

Inflat wrecker tires to 90 psi

ABS light should not be on after start-up
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Title Annotation:M939A1 / M939A2 FOV ...
Publication:PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
Date:Oct 1, 2006
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