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 - Page 1105 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
15-4. PRESERVATION
All critical unpainted metal surfaces must be protected during shipment. Use procedures and materials
listed in a. and b. below. If the preservatives listed below are not available, oil or grease covered in
LO 9-2320-209-12-1 maybe used for this purpose, but are effective for only a few days; therefore, equipment
protected must be closely watched for signs of corrosion. When selecting preservatives use only those that
will not damage the surface to which they are applied.
a. Battery Leads.
Disconnect both batteries (para. 4-48). Each battery lead terminal, including the
jumper lead ends, must be wrapped with tape (Appendix C, item 28).
b. Miscellaneous Preservation.
Coat all unpainted, exposed, or machined metal surfaces on the
exterior of the truck with corrosion-preventive compound (Appendix C, item 11).
15-5. PACKAGING
Electrical Openings.
Cover all electrical receptacles with tape (Appendix C, item 28) or with plastic caps
which will afford the same degree of protection.
15-6. PACKING
Pack all Basic Issue Items (BII) and Additional Authorization List (AAL) items to prevent mechanical
damage.
15-7. SHIPMENT OF ARMY DOCUMENTS
Prepare all army shipping documents accompanying truck in accordance with DA Pam 738-750.
Section Il. LOADING AND MOVEMENT
15-8. LOADING AND MOVEMENT
For transportability guidance handling and movement of the M44A2 series trucks, refer to
TM 55-2320-209-15-1.
Section Ill. LIMITED STORAGE
15-9. SCOPE
Commanders are responsible for ensuring that all trucks issued or assigned to their command are
maintained in a serviceable condition and properly cared for, and that personnel under their command
comply with technical instructions. Lack of time, lack of trained personnel, or lack of proper tools may result
in a unit being incapable of performing maintenance for which it is responsible. In such cases, unit
commanders may, with the approval of major commanders, place a truck that is beyond the maintenance
capability of the unit in administrative storage. For detailed information, refer to AR 750-1.
15-2
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