Taken for a ride.

Mechanics, watch those sharp turns with the lightweight utility mobility enhancement system (LUMES) when you're towing your AGPU.

After you've made sure the self-propulsion drive clutch is disengaged, go slow to avoid tow bar and axle damage. A never try to back the AGPU with any vehicle.

AGPUs don't have a sharp turning radius. But the LUMES, often called M-Gator, can make sharp turns with no problem. When the AGPU is hitched up to the M-Gator, one wrong turn or cramp when backing can break or bend the tow bar and damage the axle.

So when you take your AGPU for a ride to the flight line, keep your eyes on the turn.

Another tip to keep your AGPU going and going is to always disconnect the battery cable when the AGPU is not in use to avoid power drain. But remember to hook up the AGPU battery when in use. Otherwise the alarm that goes off when you try to tow the AGPU with the drive engaged won't work.

'Course, check out the latest and greatest word on towing in TM 55-1730-229-12.

UH-1V Gearbox Cap Packing

Need the two packings that are used on the cap, NSN 1615-01-446-6590, for the 90[degrees] gearbox on the UH-1V? They're not shown in TM 55-1520-210-23P-1. Order NSN 5331-01-005-0520 and NSN 5331-00-166-1001. Make a note until the TM is updated.