TM 55-4920-384-13&P
Section III. PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION, STORAGE AND/OR
SHIPMENT
paragraph 2-1. Lubricate the test stand in
ac-
1-9.
Unloading. Unload test stand using the fol-
lowing steps:
a. Disconnect tie-down straps.
a. Fuel System. Remove the fuel tank cap and
b. Where a lifting device of suitable capacity
fill fuel tank to capacity with the proper grade fuel,
(over 3000 lb.) is available, connect cable slings to
specification MIL-G-3036 or MIL-F-5572. Use clean
lifting eyebolts and lift the test stand from the car-
dispensing equipment.
rier.
c. When a lifting device is not available, build a
ramp with suitable lumber and tow the test stand
WARNING
off the carrier.
1-10. Unpacking. Remove packing from test
stand as outlined in paragraphs a through d
Always provide a metal-to-metal
contact between the container and
below.
fuel tank when filling the tank with
a. Remove pressure sensitive tape from seams,
fuel. This will prevent a spark from
doors, panels, screen and ventilation ducts.
being generated as gasoline flows
b. Remove barrier material from ventilation
over the metal surfaces.
ducts and screens.
c. Remove pressure sensitive tape from all sealed
b. Fuel Strainer.
openings.
(1) Close the shutoff cock of the fuel strainer
d. Use solvent specification P-D-680 for removal
by turning its handle fully clockwise.
of preservation from exterior surfaces of the
(2) Loosen the thumbnut and cup, swing the
equipment.
clamp wire and stud to one side and remove the
glass bowl, gasket, and filter screen from the bowl
1-11. Storage or Reshipment, Preservation.
cover.
Packaging, packing and marking require-
(3) Wash the bowl and screen in an approved
ments for the test stand must be in accord-
cleaning solvent item 1, Table 1-2 and wipe the bowl
ance with MIL-P-116 and MILSTD 130.
dry with a lint-free cloth.
(4) Install the screen, gasket, and bowl in the
1-12. Inspection of New Equipment. Inspect
cover and secure with the clamp wire and the
new equipment as follows:
thumbnut.
(5) Open the shutoff cock and check the fuel
a. Perform the before-operation services de-
strainer for leaks.
c. Battery. The battery of a new test stand is
b. Make a complete visual inspection of the test
shipped dry charged and must be filled with
stand for dents, cracks, breaks, and loose or missing
electrolyte before use. Fill each cell to the level
parts. Make sure all components are securely moun-
indicator of 3/8 inch over the places.
ted.
c. Inspect control panels and instruments for
cracked or broken glass and damaged parts.
WARNING
d. Inspect the tires for cuts, fabric breaks, and
excessively worn treads.
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric
e. Correct all deficiencies or report them to
acid and can cause severe skin burns.
AVIM.
If the electrolyte comes in contact
with the body, clothing or painted
1-13. Servicing New Equipment. Perform the
surfaces, rinse immediately with
clean water.
before-operation services as described in