| |
TM10-3930-660-20
d. install fully charged batteries.
e. Lift the fan belt tensioner and position the engine drive belt around
the alternator pulley.
Ensure that the belt is properly positioned
around all other pulleys.
f. Remove the seals from all engine openings, including the air intake,
exhaust outlet, and crankcase breather tube.
g. Crank the engine with the auxillary fuel shut-off switch in the off
position until the oil pressure gauge registers oil pressure. Place
the auxillary fuel shut-off switch in the on position.
h. Bleed the fuel lines and start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle for a
few minutes and ensure that it is receiving lubrication.
i. Drive the vehicle without load and check the engine, transmission, brakes,
and steering for proper operation.
Check all hydraulic functions and
electrical accessories for proper operation.
20-4.
PREPARATION FOR RETURN TO SERVICE FROM SHORT-TERM STORAGE
a. Remove the seals from all engine openings, including the air intake,
exhaust outlet, and crankcase breather tube.
b. If removed, install batteries.
c. Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
Check the oil level in the crankcase,
axles, transmission, hydraulic reservoir, and wheel ends.
d. Check the radiator coolant level.
e. Crank the engine with the auxillary fuel shut-off switch in the off
position, until the oil pressure gauge registers oil pressure. Place
the auxillary fuel shut-off switch in the on position.
f. Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes and ensure that
it is receiving lubrication.
g. Drive the vehicle without a load and check the engine, transmission, brakes,
and steering for proper operation.
Check all hydraulic functions and
electrical accessories for proper operation.
20-5.
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
a. Block the trailer or rail car wheels before loading.
Carefully back the
vehicle on the trailer or rail car.
b. Move the travel select lever to neutral and set the parking brake.
c. Block the wheels and secure the vehicle with tie-downs.
Use as many of the
tie down locations as possible.
Refer to figure 20-1 on page 20-5.
20-4
|