Chapter 4. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

CHAPTER 4

SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE AND DEMOLITION

TO PREVENT ENEMY USE

Section I. SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE

4-1. General

and peeling paint. Dry all surfaces to be painted or

coated with preservatives.

a. Instructions in this chapter apply to the truck

(3) Repaint surfaces as required to protect

to make it available for immediate use upon receipt

against deterioration. Use the following to paint

after shipment. The storage instructions apply to

surfaces.

trucks being taken out of service for a period not to

(a) Primer coat, Specification JAN-P-735 (FSN-

exceed six months.

8010-161-7419).

b. Instructions pertaining to overseas shipment

(b) Final enamel coat, yellow gloss, color No.

are contained in MIL-STD-162A.

13588, Federal Specification TT-E-489, Federal

4-2. Preparation for Shipment or Storage

Standard 595 (FSN's 8010-286-7758, 8010-527-2045,

a. Inspection. Perform preventive maintenance

and 8010-616-7488).

services listed in paragraph 3-7 and table 3-l.

(4) Coat all exposed metal surfaces with Oil, Pre-

servative (PL Medium).

b. Repair. Correct all deficiencies noted during the

(5) Clean all tires thoroughly to remove all grease

inspection if facilities are available. If repairs re-

and lubricants.

quired are beyond the scope of organizational main-

tenance, refer them to direct and general mainte-

e. Accessories.

(1) Remove seat, cushion, backrest cushion,

nance personnel.

headlight, stop and taillight, and fire extinguisher

4-3. Truck Preparation

from truck. Store all these accessories in a box, mark

a. Electrical System.

box with the truck serial number, and fasten box

(1) Disconnect battery ground cable and tape end

securely to the truck.

of cable to prevent accidental discharge. Use tape,

(2) Secure side panels and seat support and seal

adhesive (FSN 7510-269-8090).

joints with tape.

(2) Do not remove battery from truck. Attach tag

4-4. Storage Instructions

to steering wheel to alert personnel that battery

a. General.

ground cable has been disconnected.

(1) Provide access to the truck during storage. Do

b. Cooling System..

(1) Follow instructions in paragraph 3-37 and

not block the wheels but be sure tires are not resting

on surfaces containing grease or oil.

flush the cooling system with clear water and drain

(2) If the truck is to be stored outside, cover it

system.

(2) If rust appears in the system use cleaning

with a tarpaulin or other means to provide protection

compound.

against the weather.

(3) After flushing and draining, fill system with

(3) During storage, inspect and operate the truck

proper amounts of coolant and corrosion inhibitor

at the intervals and in the manner described below.

compound.

b. 15 to 30 Days.

(1) While in storage, inspect the truck and operate

c. Fuel Tank.

(1) If truck is to be stored for less than 90 days,

it (for 15 to.20 minutes) one or more times each 15 to

30 days.

do not drain fuel tank.

(2) Trucks that are to be stored for longer periods

(2) Check truck for leaks and proper functioning

should have fuel tanks prepared according to instruc-

of components.

tions in MIL-STD-162A and Specification MIL-E-

c. 30 Days. In addition to the services of b above,

10062A.

perform the following every 30 days.

(1) Test each truck under full load and check

d. Cleaning and Painting.

(1) Wash truck and remove debris from floor and

carburetor and fuel pump for leaks.

(2) Maneuver the truck in all directions, both

engine compartment.

forward and reverse for 10 to 15 minutes.

(2) Remove rust and corrosion, scrape any flaked

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