TM 5-3895-370-14&P
Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT
4-162. INTRODUCTION TO STORAGE AND SHIPMENT.
Commanders are responsible for ensuring that all material issued or assigned to their command is maintained in a
serviceable condition and properly cared for, and that personnel under their command comply with technical instructions.
Lack of time, lack of trained personnel, or lack of proper tools may result in a unit being incapable of performing
maintenance for which it is responsible. In such cases, unit commanders, with approval of major commanders, may place
material that is beyond the maintenance capability of the unit in administrative storage or return it to supply agencies. When
preparing the vehicle for administrative storage, the unit commander will be responsible for processing the material,
including all tools and equipment, in such a manner as to protect it against corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage
during shipment or periods of administrative storage.
4-163. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS.
a.
Short Term Storage. No special provisions are required for short term storage of the vehicle. The unit should be
started and operated at intervals no greater than 90 days.
b.
Long Term Storage. To prepare the unit for long term storage:
(1)
Lubricate all fittings and oil can points according to Lubrication Chart (Figure 3-1).
(2)
Perform all PMCS procedures according to Tables 2-1 and 4-2.
(3)
Prepare fuel tank for long term storage:
(a)
Drain fuel tank (para 4-39).
(b)
Fog inside of fuel tank with preservative oil (item 36, Appendix E).
(c)
Coat threaded surfaces of fuel tank drain plug with preservative oil (item 36, Appendix E).
(d)
Remove fuel filler cap.
(e)
Coat inside fuel cap components with preservative oil (item 36, Appendix E).
(f)
Cover fuel cap and internal components with barrier material (item 25, Appendix E) and secure it with
tape (item 53, Appendix E).
(g)
Secure fuel cap to vehicle.
(4)
Prepare fuel system for long term storage:
(a)
Disconnect fuel supply line from fuel strainer (para 4-45).
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