PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE

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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT - CONTINUED

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PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE - CONTINUED

Lubrication. Lubricate equipment in accordance with WP 0008 00 and WP 0009 00.

General Cleaning, Painting, and Preservation.

CAUTION

DO NOT direct water under pressure against unsealed electrical systems or any exterior opening. Failure to

follow this caution may result in damage to equipment.

Cleaning. Clean the equipment of dirt, grease, and other contaminants, but do not use vapor degreasing.

Painting. Remove rust and damaged paint by scraping, wire brushing, sanding or buffing. Sand to a smooth finish

and spot paint as necessary (TB 43-0209).

Preservation. After cleaning and drying, immediately coat unpainted metal surfaces with oil or grease, as appro-

priate.

CARE OF EQUIPMENT IN ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE

Maintenance Services. After equipment has been placed in administrative storage, inspect, service, and exercise as

specified herein.

Inspection. Inspection will usually be visual and must consist of at least a walkaround 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:

low or flat tires

coolant, fuel, hydraulic or oil leaks

condition of preservatives, seals, and wraps

corrosion or other deterioration

missing or damaged parts

water in compartments

any other readily recognizable shortcomings or deficiencies

Repair During Administrative Storage. Keep equipment in an optimum state of readiness. Accomplish the required

services and repairs as quickly as possible. Whenever possible, perform all maintenance on-site.

Exercising. Exercise equipment in accordance with the following instructions.

Vehicle Major Exercise. Depreserve equipment by removing only that material restricting exercise. Close all

drains, remove blocks, and perform all BEFORE operational checks. Make several right and left 90 turns. Make

several hard braking stops without skidding. While exercising, and when it is safe and convenient, operate all other

functional components and perform all DURING and AFTER operational checks.

Scheduled Services. Scheduled services will include inspection per subparagraph 2 and will be conducted in

accordance with Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS). Lubricate in accordance with instruc-

Corrective Action. Immediately take action to correct shortcomings and deficiencies noted. After exercising,

restore the preservation to the original condition. Replenish lubricants used during exercising.

Rotation. Rotate items in accordance with any rotational plan that will keep the equipment in an operational condition

and reduce the maintenance effort.

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