TM-5-2330-378-14-P
SEMITRAILER, LOWBED: 40 TON CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER M870 AND M870A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JUNE 1999
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4-86. PREPARATIONOF EQUIPMENTFORADMINISTRATIVESTORAGE(continued).
b.
Covered space is preferred.
C.
Open sites should be improved hardstand,
if available.
Unimproved
sites should be firm, well drained, and
free of excessive
vegetation.
Storage
Plan
a.
Store equipment so as to provide maximum protection from the elements and access for inspection,
maintenance,
and exercising.
Anticipate removal or deployment
problems and take suitable precautions.
b.
Take into consideration
environmental
conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, high humidity, soft ground,
mud, heavy snow, blowing sand, dust, or loose debris or any combination thereof, and take adequate
precautions.
C.
Establish
a fire plan and provide for adequate fire-fighting
equipment
and personnel.
Maintenance
Service and Inspection
a.
Prior to storage, perform the next scheduled
PIVICS procedures.
b.
Inspect and approve the equipment
prior to storage.
Do not place equipment
that is not mission capable in
storage.
Auxiliary
Equipment
and Basic Issue Items
a.
Process auxiliary equipment
and basic issue items (1311)simultaneously
with the major item to which they are
assigned.
b.
If possible,
store auxiliary equipment
and B11items with the major item.
C.
If stored apart from the major item, mark auxiliary equipment
and Bil with tags indicating the major item and
its registration
or serial number and location, and store in protective-type
enclosures.
Ina conspicuous
place
on the major item, place a tag or list indicating the location of the removed items.
Correction
of Shortcomings
and Deficiencies
Correct all shortcomings
and deficiencies
prior to storage, or obtain a deferment from the approving authority.
Lubrication
Lubricate equipment
in accordance
with instructions in Appendix
J.
General
Cleaning,
Painting, and Preservation
CAUTION
Do not direct
water
or steam,
under
pressure,
against
electrical
systems
or any
exterior opening.
Failure to followthis
caution may result in damage tothe equipment.
a.
Cleandirt,
grease, and other contaminants
from the equipment,
but do not use vapor degreasing.
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