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(2) Scheduled Services. Scheduled services
service the equipment before the scheduled dates in
order to produce a staggered work load.
will include inspection as described in paragraph b, and
be conducted in accordance table 4-14. Lubricate in
accordance with section I of Chapter 3.
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Preparation of Equipment for Shipment
(3) Corrective Action. Immediately take action
a.
Refer to TM 55-200, TM 55-01, and TM 743-
to correct shortcomings and deficiencies noted. Record
200-1 for additional instructions on processing, storage,
inspection and exercise results on DA Form 2404.
and shipment of material.
Record and report all maintenance actions on DA Form
2407. After exercising, restore the preservation to the
b.
Semitrailers that have been removed from
original condition. Replenish lubricants used during
storage for shipment do not have to be reprocessed if
exercising, and note the amount on DA Form 2409-1.
they reach their destination within the administrative
storage period. Reprocess only if inspection reveals any
e. Rotation.
To ensure utilization of all
corrosion, or if anticipated in-transit weather conditions
make it necessary.
assigned material, rotate items in accordance with any
rotational plan that will keep the equipment in an
c.
When a semitrailer is received and has already
operational condition and reduce the maintenance effort.
been processed for domestic shipment, as indicated on
DD Form 2258, the semitrailer does not have to be
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Procedures for Common Components and
reprocessed for storage unless corrosion and
Miscellaneous Items
deterioration are found during the inspection upon
receipt. List all discrepancies found because of poor
a.
Tires. Visually inspect tires during each walk-
preservation, packaging, packing, marking, handling,
around inspection of the semitrailer. This inspection
loading, storage, or excessive preservation on SF 364.
includes checking about 5% of the tires, including spare
Repairs that cannot be handled by the receiving unit
tire, with a tire gage. Inflate, repair, or replace as
must have tags attached listing the needed repairs. A
necessary, those found to be low, damaged, or
report of these conditions will be submitted by the unit
excessively worn. With a crayon, mark inflated and
commander for action by an ordnance maintenance unit.
repaired tires for checking at the next inspection.
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Preparation of Vehicles for Intermediate and
b.
Air Lines and Reservoirs. Drain air lines and
Long Term Storage
reservoirs of condensation, and leave the drain cocks
open. Attach a caution tag, annotated to provide for
a.
Classification.
closing of drain cocks when equipment is exercised.
Place tags in a conspicuous location.
Processing for shipment and storage shall be in
accordance with applicable level protection summarized
c.
Water Tank, Piping and Faucets. Drain and
below, which is derived from MIL-V-2038D.
purge with dried compressed air. Do not apply contact
preservatives. Leave all drains, valves and faucets
b.
Level of Protection.
open.
Processing of vehicles shall be in accordance with the
d.
Seals. Seals may develop leaks during storage,
level of protection, Level A or Level B. specified in
or shortly thereafter. If leaking persists, refer to the
procurement document and the requirements of the
applicable maintenance section in this manual for
applicable paragraphs of this specification in the specific
corrective maintenance procedures.
vehicle Equipment Preservation Data Sheet (EPDS).
4-73.
Removal of Equipment from Administrative
c.
Criteria.
Storage
Determination of level of protection is based upon the
a.
Activation.
Restore equipment to normal
following criteria:
operating condition in accordance with the instructions
contained in section I of Chapter 4, Service Upon
Level A - Long Term Storage for Domestic or Overseas
Receipt of Material.
Shipment.
b.
Servicing. Resume the maintenance service
1.
Processing for any storage outside building or
schedule in effect at the commencement of storage, or
for open deck loading regardless of length of time.
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