heavy planking. Cover the air compressor with
b. Air Cleaners. Service air cleaners and seal
a tarpaulin or other suitable waterproof cover-
all openings that will permit direct entry of
ing and secure in a manner that will provide
water with pressure-sensitive tape conforming
maximum protection from the the elements.
to type III, class 1 of Specification PPP-T-60.
c. Fuel Tank. Drain fuel tank and fog or
spray interior with type PE-2, grade 2, engine
preservative oil conforming to Specification
ment in Storage
MIL-L-21260.
Every 90 days, the air compressor will be
d. Pneumatic Tires. Inflate tires to normal
inspected as outlined on the "Preventive Main-
operating pressure.
tenance Services, Quarterly" and operated long
e. Storage. Every effort should be made to
enough to assure complete lubrication of bear-
provide covered storage for the air compressor.
ings. After each inspection period, the air com-
If this is impossible, select a firm, level, well-
pressor will be represerved as outlined in para-
drained storage location, protected from pre-
graph 89.
vailing winds. Position the air compressor on
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