TM 5-4310-379-14
3-53. Long Term Storage.
a.
Drain cooling system and flush with clean, soft water.
b.
Refill cooling system with clean, soft water.
c.
Add a rust inhibitor to cooling system.
d.
Circulate the coolant through the entire system by operating the engine until normal operating temperature is
reached (160-185F or 71°-85C).
e.
Stop the engine.
f.
Drain engine and compressor crankcase.
g.
Fill the crankcases to the proper level with 30-weight preservative lubricating oil.
h.
Drain the engine fuel tank.
i.
Refill the fuel tank with enough rust preventive fuel oil, to enable the engine to operate for about 10 minutes.
j.
Drain the fuel filter and strainer.
k.
Remove the retaining bolts, shells and elements. Discard the elements and gaskets. Wash shells in clean fuel
oil and install new elements.
I.
Fill the cavity between the element and shell about two-thirds full of rust preventive fuel oil, and reinstall the
shell.
m.
Operate the engine for five minutes to circulate the rust preventive fuel oil throughout the engine.
n.
Service the engine and compressor air cleaners.
o.
Lubricate the clutch throwout bearing, clutch pilot bearing, drive shaft main bearing and the clutch release shaft.
p.
Remove the inspection hole cover on the clutch housing and lubricate release lever and link pins
.
q.
Apply rust preventive compound to all exposed parts and flywheel.
r.
Drain the engine cooling system.
s.
Drain the engine and compressor crankcases.
t.
The air compressor system shall be bled down.
NOTE
Do not allow soda solution to enter the battery.
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