Good air flow.The DEUCE needs clean air--and lots of it--to keep the vehicle's engine running smoothly. Stay on top of the info in TM 5-2430-200-10 and keep these PM pointers in mind before the day's run. Air Filter Brush-off brush·off also brush-off n. An abrupt dismissal or snub. Noun 1. brush-off - a curt or disdainful rejection rejection - the act of rejecting something; "his proposals were met with rejection" A clean air filter element is crucial, especially in dusty and sandy areas, like the desert. Keep an eye on the air cleaner restriction indicator next to the canister. If the indicator moves from yellow to red, open the canister and pull out the air filters. The secondary filter is inside the primary. Use low-pressure air, 30 psi PSI - Portable Scheme Interpreter or less, from inside to outside to remove dust and sand from the primary air filter element. Never bang the filter on a hard surface. That damages it. Replace the primary air filter element once a year, or after six cleanings. Clean Radiator radiator, device used to heat an area surrounding it or to cool a fluid circulating within it. The familiar radiators of steam and hot water heating systems in buildings are misnamed, as they operate principally by convection, in which heat is transferred by air Fins To keep the DEUCE running cool, the radiator fins need to be cleaned. Use the prop rod to keep the radiator guard open. Look for leaves, sand and trash wedged wedged - 1. To be stuck, incapable of proceeding without help. This is different from having crashed. If the system has crashed, it has become totally non-functioning. If the system is wedged, it is trying to do something but cannot make progress; it may be capable of doing a few between the radiator's fins. Clean the fins only with low-pressure air. While you're at it, look for bent cooling fins. Bent fins stop airflow through the radiator and can cause both the engine and transmission to overheat o·ver·heat v. o·ver·heat·ed, o·ver·heat·ing, o·ver·heats v.tr. 1. To heat too much. 2. To cause to become excited, agitated, or overstimulated. v.intr. . You can keep the fins straight by keeping feet, tools and other heavy things off them. Once the fins are cleaned and the radiator guard is back in place, make sure items like camouflage camouflage (kăm`əfläzh), in warfare, the disguising of objects with artificial aids, especially for the purpose of making them blend into their surroundings or of deceiving the observer as to the location of strategic points. netting and duffel bags are kept off the radiator's air intake grills. They can also restrict airflow. Cab Air System The filter elements for the cab air system keep the air clean inside the cab, regardless of how dusty the worksite conditions are. The system's internal filter element is under the operator's seat. So keep any tools and chains, duffel bags, hats or gloves away from air inlets. You'll find the system's external filter behind the curbside curb·side n. 1. The side of a pavement or street that is bordered by a curb. 2. A sidewalk. adj. Located, operating, or occurring at or along the sidewalk or curb: access door under the cab. To get at the filter, open the door, then open the latch at the bottom of the filter bracket, and remove the bracket. Remove the filter element by pulling on its tab. Lightly tap the filter element against your hand to remove the dust and sand. You can also use low-pressure air, 30 psi or less, to remove dust and sand from the filter element. |
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