CHAPTER 4 DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 55-1740-200-14

CHAPTER 4

D I R E C T SUPPORT AND GENERAL

SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION I PREPARATION FOR MAINTENANCE, STORAGE, AND RESHIPMENT

4 - 7 . PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR

4-1. PREPARATION FOR MAINTENANCE.

RESHIPMENT.

4-2. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT. (Not applicable)

48. Prior to storage or reshipment, the towing tractor

4-3. INSPECTION.

shall be prepared in accordance with Military Standard

MIL-P-116E and marked in accordance with Military

4-4. Before maintenance is begun on newly received

Standard MIL-STD-1 29. The following procedures shall be

towing tractors, refer to Chapter 3, Section III and

performed.

perform the following inspections.

a. Check for broken glass in windows, lights, and

a. Remove the drain plug from the fuel tanks, and

instrument panel.

drain fuel into a suitable container.

b. Check for loose, broken, or missing belts.

b. Drain carburetor and fuel lines into suitable

c. Check radiator for damage. Inspect water lines and

container.

pump for breaks, cracks, and loose connections.

d. Check for leakage from brake system, hydraulic

c. Disconnect battery cables from battery and wrap

steering system, crankcase, and external oil lines.

the terminals with tape.

e. Check for restricted or damaged lines in the brake

and steering system.

d. Drain hydraulic system, and refill with preservative

hydraulic oil (item 10, table 1-3).

f. Check electrical" wiring for brakes, stripped

insulation, and loose or damaged connections.

e. Drain hydraulic pump and refill with preservative

g. Check for components which may have been lost or

hydraulic oil (item 10, table 1-3).

damaged in shipment.

f. Drain engine crankcase and refill with corrosion

4-5. CLEANING.

preventive compound (item 11, table 1-3).

4-6. Clean all newly received towing tractors. Refer to

g. Cap all inlet and outlet ports.

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