TM 9-2330-267-14&P
4-65. CARE OF EQUIPMENT IN ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.
a. Maintenance Services. After equipment has been placed in administrative storage, inspect, service, and
exercise as specified herein.
b. Inspection. Inspection will usually be visual and must consist of at least a walk-around examination of all
equipment to detect any deficiencies. Inspect equipment in open storage weekly and equipment in covered storage
monthly. Inspect all equipment immediately after any severe storm or environmental change. The following are
examples of things to look for during a visual inspection:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Low or flat tires.
Condition of preservatives, seals, and wraps.
Torn, frayed, or split canvas covers and tops.
Corrosion or other deterioration.
Missing or damaged parts.
Water in compartments.
Any other readily recognizable shortcomings or deficiencies.
c. Repair During Administrative Storage. Keep equipment in an optimum state of readiness. Accomplish
the required services and repairs as expeditiously as possible. Whenever possible, perform all maintenance on-site.
d. Exercising. Exercise equipment in accordance with Table 4-3 and the following instructions:
(1) Vehicle Major Exercise. Depreserve equipment by removing only that material restricting exercise,
Close all drains, remove blocks, and perform all before-operation checks. Couple trailer to towing vehicle and drive for _
at least 25 mi (40 km). Make several right and left 90° turns. Make several hard braking stops without skidding. Perform
the following during exercising when it is convenient; operate all other functional components and perform all during-
and after-operation checks.
(2) Scheduled Service. Scheduled services will include inspection per subparagraph b above and will
be conducted in accordance with Table 4-3. Lubricate in accordance with instructions in Chapter 3, Section 1.
(3) Corrective Action. Immediately take action to correct shortcomings and deficiencies noted.
Record inspection and exercise results on DA Form 2404. Record and report all maintenance actions on DA Form
2407. After exercising, restore the preservation to the original condition. Replenish lubricants used during exercising
and note the amount on DA Form 2408.
Table 4-3. Exercise Schedule.
Weeks
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
PMCS
x
x
Scheduled Services
x
x
x
x
x
Major Exercise
x
e. Rotation. Rotate items in accordance with any rotational plan that will keep equipment in an operational
condition and reduce the maintenance effort.
4-66. PROCEDURES FOR COMMON COMPONENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
a. Tires. Visually inspect tires during each walk-around inspection. This inspection includes checking with a
tire gage. Inflate repair, or replace as necessary those tires found to be low, damaged, or excessively worn. Mark
inflated and repaired tires with chalk for checking at the next inspection.
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