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TM10-3930-660-20
Store the vehicle indoors in a dry, protected area with the boom lowered and
retracted, and with the forks resting on the ground.
Cycle controls after
engine shutdown to relieve any pressure in the hydraulic circuits.
Completely drain the crankcase and refill with recommended oil.
Completely drain the fuel tank.
Mix a solution of diesel fuel and flushing
oil per instructions supplied with
the flushing oil.
Pour the solution into
the fuel tank.
Run the engine for at least 10 minutes on this solution.
Before stopping the engine, treat upper cylinders by spraying
recommended engine oil into the air intake for about two minutes.
Then open the throttle momentarily, shut the engine off, and
continue spraying oil into the air intake as the engine comes to a
stop.
Use an accurate hydrometer to check engine coolant.
Make sure the coolant has
the proper mixture for expected temperatures.
Refer to table 20-1 on
page 20-2.
Seal all openings in the engine including the air intake, exhaust
crankcase breather tube.
Lift the fan belt tensioner and remove the engine drive belt from
alternator pulley.
outlet, and
around the
Remove and thoroughly clean the batteries and ensure that they are fully
charged.
Store the batteries in a cool, dry place at above freezing
temperatures.
Periodically charge the batteries during storage.
Completely drain the fuel tank.
Ensure that all cab windows and doors are closed and latched.
Ensure that the engine access doors are closed and latched.
Ensure that the cab skylight guard is positioned over the cab skylight
and latched.
Place blocking under the axles to remove weight from the tires.
Fill-in DD Form 1397 completely and attach to a conspicuous part of
the vehicle.
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PREPARATION FOR RETURN TO SERVICE FROM LONG TERM STORAGE
Inflate the tires to the recommended pressures and remove blocking
from under axles.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
Check the oil level in the crankcase,
axles, transmission, hydraulic reservoir, and wheel ends.
Check the radiator coolant level.
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