TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991
TM-9-2320-361-20

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TM 9-2320-361-20
CHAPTER 15
SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE
Section I.
General Preparation of Truck for Shipment (page 15-1)
Section II. Loading and Movement (page 15-2)
Section III. Limited Storage (page 15-2)
Section I. GENERAL PREPARATION OF TRUCK FOR SHIPMENT
15-1. SCOPE
a.
This section provides instructions on preserving and protecting M44A2 series trucks in preparation
for shipment.
b.
Protection for trucks and accompanying equipment must be sufficient to protect the material against
deterioration and physical damage.
15-2. CLEANING
WARNIN G
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Cleaning materials or paints containing chlorinated hydrocarbon
class solvents are not to be used on composite taillights and parking
lights. Damage to taillight and parking light lenses may result.
Prior to application of preservatives, surfaces must be cleaned to ensure removal of corrosion, soil, grease, or
other acid and alkali residues.
a. Interior of Truck.
Remove all dirt and other foreign matter from all painted metal surfaces of the
truck by scrubbing with cloths soaked in drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, item 26). DO NOT apply solvent
to electrical equipment or rubber parts of any nature; use trichloroethylene (Appendix C, item 30) to clean
electrical parts and electrical contact points. Use warm water for cleaning rubber parts. Apply preservative
compounds to rubber parts as required (TM 9-247).
b. Exterior of Truck.
Clean exterior surfaces of truck to ensure removal of all dirt and foreign matter.
After cleaning, immediately dry parts to remove excess cleaning solutions or residual moisture. Allow parts
to air dry or wipe with clean, dry, lint-free cloths (Appendix C, item 21).
15-3. LUBRICATION
WARNIN G
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
After cleaning has been accomplished, wipe all grease fittings clean with drycleaning solvent (Appendix C,
item 26) and lubricate the truck in accordance with LO 9-2320-209-12-1. Remove excess grease after
lubrication and before processing.
15-1


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