CHAPTER 2 SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF TRUCK

TM 10-3930-222-20

CHAPTER 2

SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF TRUCK

8. General

c. If any component or system contains

preservative oil, drain the oil from it. Fill with proper

When either a new or used truck is received by

lubricant as indicated in lubrication order (par. 11).

an organization, it must be serviced as described in

paragraphs 13 and 14 to prepare it for operation. These

d. When necessary, fill the battery with electrolyte

services will be performed by second-echelon

and prepare the battery for service.

maintenance personnel.

10. Maintenance Inspection and Tests

9. Removal of Preservatives

a. The organization mechanic will perform the

a. Remove tape, paper, or other packing. Use

services and tests that are listed and described on the

extreme care when unpacking and installing separately

maintenance indicator checklist (par. 14). The services

packaged components.

performed at this time will begin the cycle of regularly

scheduled preventive maintenance services.

b. Remove, with SD (Solvent, drycleaning), the

preservative compound which has been sprayed on all

b. The deficiencies and shortcomings noted, and

metal surfaces. Because this compound is not a

the corrective action taken will be reported on the

lubricant, take special care to see that it is completely

appropriate forms prescribed and explained in TM 38-

removed from all wearing surfaces.

750.