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4-106. PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE (Con’t)
b.
Storage Plan.
(1)
Store equipment so as to provide maximum protection from the elements and to provide access for
Inspection, maintenance, and exercising. Anticipate removal or deployment problems and take suitable precautions.
(2)
Take into consideration environmental conditions, such as extreme heat and cold; high humidity;
blowing sand, dust, or loose debris; soft ground; mud; heavy snows; or combinations thereof, and take adequate
precautions.
(3)
Establish a fire plan and provide for adequate firef ighting equipment and personnel.
c.
Maintenance Services and Inspection.
(1)
Maintenance Services. Prior to storage, perform the next scheduled Unit PMCS.
(2)
Inspection. Inspect and approve the equipment prior to storage. Do not place equipment in storage if
in a nonmission-capable condition.
d.
Auxiliary Equipment and Basic Issue Items.
(1)
Process auxiliary and basic issue items simultaneously with the major item to which they are
assigned.
(2)
If possible, store auxiliary and basic issue items with the major item.
(3)
If stored apart from the major item, mark auxiliary and basic issue items with tags indicating the major
item, its registration or serial number and location, and store in protective type closures. In addition, place a tag or list
indicating the location of the removed items In a conspicuous place on the major item.
e.
Engine Preparation. To preserve the engine for storage, perform the following:
NOTE
Make a list of all the preservation measures you take and place the list In the manual holder.
These preservation measures will protect the engine for a period of six to twelve months,
depending on weather and locale.
(1)
Clean the outside of the engine with a reliable detergent (Item 16, Appendix E) or diesel fuel (Item 19,
Appendix E).
CAUTION
The anticorrosive lubricating oils used should conform to MIL-L-21260.
(2)
While engine Is still hot, drain the oil from the oil separator and fill with anticorrosive lubricating oil
(Item 25, Appendix E).
(3)
Drain the fuel from the tank into a container. Mix it with a 10% anticorrosive lubricating oil (Item 25,
Appendix E) and pour back into the tank. An alternative is to fill the tank with an injection pump test oil (Item 24, Appendix
E) that has corrosion inhibiting properties, for example, Calibration Fluid B.
(4)
Run the engine for approximately ten minutes. This will fill the pipes, filter, pump, and nozzles with the
preservation mixture.
(5)
Stop the engine. Remove the valve covers and injection pump covers, and spray the rocker
chambers and the pump chambers with the preservation mixture. Install the valve covers.
(6)
Turn the engine over several times by hand. This will spray the mixture into the combustion chamber.
(7)
Close the intake and exhaust openings tightly.
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