Section VII. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

TM 9-2320-279-20-1

Section VII. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

2-30. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT INTRODUCTION.

a. Instructions in this section apply to the vehicle to make it available for use upon receipt after

shipment. The storage instructions apply to vehicles being taken out of service for a period up to one

year with exercise. If vehicles are inactive for more than one year they will use extended storage

procedures.

Instructions pertaining to administrative storage are covered in AR 750-1.

Instructions pertaining to security procedures are covered in TB 9-2300-422-20.

d. Instructions pertaining to storage and maintenance of prepositioned materiel configured to unit

sets are covered in TM 38-450.

2-31. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.

Perform all Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).

b. Correct all deficiencies noted during inspection if facilities are available. If repairs required are

beyond the scope of Unit Maintenance, refer the deficiencies to Direct or General Support

Maintenance.

c. Instructions pertaining to Basic Issue Items (BII) and Components of End Items (COEI) storage

locations are covered in Appendix B of TM 9-2320-279-10.

d. Remove rust and corrosion, and scrape any flaked and peeling paint. Dry all surfaces to be

painted and coated with preservatives. Refer to TM 9-247: Materials Used for Cleaning, Preserving,

Abrading, and Cementing Ordnance Material and Related Materials Including Chemicals.

e. Repaint surface, as required, to prevent against deterioration. Refer to TM 43-0209: Painting

Instructions for Field Use, Color, Marking, and Camouflage Painting of Military Vehicles.

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2-33.STORAGE.

Before placing a vehicle in storage, perform the following tasks:

(1) Clean the exterior, interior of cab, engine, and undercarriage. Wash any oil, grease, or mud

from tires.

WARNING

Do not check tire pressure before referring to TM 9-2320-279-10 for proper tire pressure

checking procedure. Personal injury or death could result.

(2)

Conduct a visual inspection of the vehicle. Check lubricant levels and tire pressures. Correct

any discrepancies.

(3)

Completely lubricate the chassis and all ancillary equipment in accordance with

LO 9-2320-279-12.

(4)

Check the coolant level. Test the coolant to ensure that the cooling system is protected against

corrosion and temperatures down to -30F (-34C). Add antifreeze or corrosion inhibitors

compatible with ethylene glycol base antifreeze if cooling system is not adequately protected

(TM 750-651).

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