PREPARATION FOR SHORT-TERM STORAGE

TM 10-3930-660-24-1

PREPARATION FOR SHORT-TERM STORAGE

0204 00

INTRODUCTION

NOTE

Refer to this work package if the 6K Forklift is to be stored for two weeks or less.

Refer to WP 0205 00 if the 6K Forklift is to be stored for longer than two weeks.

Thoroughly clean the vehicle.

Perform the Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) contained in TM 10-3930-660-10.

Perform the Field Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) contained WP 0012 00.

Perform the lubrication as described in TM 10-3930-660-10.

Schedule the next preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on DD Form 314.

Store the vehicle indoors in a dry, protected area with the boom lowered and retracted, and with forks resting on the

ground. Cycle the controls after engine shutdown to relieve any pressure in the hydraulic circuits.

When moderate temperatures are expected, the batteries may be left in place. If extreme cold is expected, remove the

batteries and store them in a protected area.

Use an accurate hydrometer to check engine coolant. Make sure the coolant has the proper mixture for expected temper-

atures. Refer to Table 2-1 in WP 0205 00.

Seal all openings in the engine including the air intake, exhaust outlet and crankcase breather tube.

10.

Fill the fuel tank completely to prevent condensation from forming. Drain water and sediment from the fuel/water sepa-

rator and primary fuel filter element.

11.

Ensure that all the cab windows and doors are closed and latched.

Table 1. Freezing Points, Composition and Specific Gravities of Military Antifreeze Materials.

Lowest Expected

Pints (Liters) of

Ethylene Coolant Solution

Ambient

Inhibited Glycol Per

Compound, Antifreeze Arctic

Specific Gravity at 68F

Temperature F (C)

Gal. (Liters) of Coolant

(20C)

+20 (-7)

1.5 (0.71)

Issued full strength and ready

1.022

mixed for 0 to -65F (-18 to -

+10 (-12)

2.0 (0.95)

1.036

54C) temperatures for both ini-

tial installation and replenish-

0 (-18)

2.75 (1.30)

1.047

ment of losses. DO NOT

-10 (-23)

3.25 (1.54)

1.055

DILUTE WITH WATER OR

ANY OTHER SUBSTANCE.

-20 (-29)

3.50 (1.66)

1.062

-30 (-34)

4.0 (1.90)

1.073

-40 (-40)

4.25 (2.01)

-50 (-46)

Arctic antifreeze

-60 (-51)

preferred

-75 (-60)

12.

Ensure that the cab skylight guard is positioned over the cab skylight and latched.

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