TM 5-4310-386-14
Section VIII. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
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Page
4-64
Short Term Storage ........................................................................................................................... 4-179
4-65
Long Term Storage ........................................................................................................................... 4-179
4-66
Preparation for Shipment .................................................................................................................. 4-180
4-64. Short Term Storage. Routine storage of the compressor for a period of less than six months requires no specific
maintenance actions. For storage of periods of six months and longer, follow the instructions in paragraph 4-65.
4-65. Long Term Storage. The unit must be checked and serviced if it is to be stored for a period longer than six
months:
a. Drain the engine and fill with preservative P-10, grade 10.
b. Drain the compressor and fill with clean compressor oil (Item 15, Appendix E).
c. Start and operate the unit for five minutes and shut the compressor down.
d. Drain fuel tank. Spray the inside of the fuel tank with preservative P-10, grade 10.
e. Connect a two-chamber fuel source to the auxiliary fuel connection. One chamber to be filled with diesel and
the other to be filled with preservative. Start and run the engine on diesel fuel for 2 minutes, then switch to P-
9. Run the engine until white smoke starts to come from the engine exhaust and stop engine.
f. After the engine cools, remove the injectors and add 1 oz of preservative P-9 to each cylinder. Replace
injectors.
g. Loosen all drive belts and apply primer to drive sheave surfaces.
h. Apply preservative P-9 to the engine exhaust manifolds, pipes and muffler.
i. Close all valves.
j. Disconnect and remove battery.
k. Cover the compressor and engine air intakes with duct tape.
I. Cover the unit with a tarpaulin and secure using the draw rope furnished.
m. Store in a fully protected area.
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