CHAPTER 4 SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION

TM 10-3930-222-20

CHAPTER 4

SHIPMENT, LIMITED STORAGE, AND DEMOLITION

Section I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

will be stored for a longer period, follow the procedures

86. General

in MIL-STD-162A and Specification MIL-E-10062A.

These instructions apply to the truck that is to be

ready for immediate use upon arrival from shipment, or

d. Cleaning and Painting. Wash the truck and

the truck that will be out of service for a period not to

remove any debris from the floor and the engine

exceed 6 months. Instructions pertaining to oversea

compartment. Remove rust and corrosion, and scrape

shipment are contained in MIL-STD-162A.

any flaked and peeling paint; then dry all surfaces to be

painted or coated with preservatives.

Repaint as

87. Preparatory Services

required to protect against deterioration.

Use

a. Inspection and Operational Test. Perform the

Specification JAN-P-735 (FSN 8010-161-7419) for

services listed in the maintenance indicator checklist

primer coating. Use enamel, yellow, gloss, color No.

(table I).

13538, Federal Specification TT-E489, Federal

Standard 595 (FSN 8010-2867758, FSN 8010-527-2045

b. Correcting Deficiencies. Correct all deficiencies if

and FSN 8010-616-7488) for the finish coating. Apply

facilities are available for such service. If repairs are

PL-Medium to exposed surfaces susceptible to rust or

beyond the scope of organizational maintenance, refer

corrosion and not otherwise protected. Clean all tires

them to a higher echelon for correction.

thoroughly.

88. Preparation of Truck

e. Accessories.

a. Electrical System. Leave the battery in the truck

(1) Remove the seat cushion, backrest, headlight,

but be sure the ground lead is disconnected. Tape the

taillight, and fire extinguisher from the truck.

terminal end of the ground lead to prevent the battery

Place these components in a box, mark the

from discharging accidentally. Use Tape, Adhesive,

box to identify it with the truck, and fasten the

Pressure Sensitive, Water-Resistant, Type 1, Grade B,

box securely to the truck.

60-Yard Roll, 2-Inch Width, Federal Stock No. 7510-

(2) Secure the hood assembly and seal it with

269-8090. Attach a tag to the steering wheel to advise

tape.

personnel that the ground lead has been disconnected.

89. Storage Instructions

b. Cooling System. Following the instructions in

Provide access to the truck during storage. Do not

paragraph 36, flush the cooling system with clean water

block the truck, but be sure that the tires are not resting

and drain. If rust appears, use cleaning compound.

on surfaces that are contaminated with grease or oil.

After draining, fill system with proper amounts of coolant

Cover the truck if it is to be stored outdoors. During

and corrosion inhibitor compound.

storage, inspect and operate the truck at the intervals

and in the manner described below.

c. Fuel Tank. Do not drain the fuel from the tank if

the truck is to be stored for less than 90 days. If the

truck

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