FIELD MAINTENANCE
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
INITIAL SETUP:
References
DA Form 2404
DA Form 2407
DA Form 2408
DA Form 5988-E
DA Form 5990-E
References (cont.)
DD Form 1397
SF Form 364
TM 38-400
WP
0032
WP
0077
CARE OF EQUIPMENT IN ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
Maintenance Services
After equipment has been placed in administrative storage, inspect, service, and exercise as specified in this section.
INSPECTION
Inspection will usually be visual and must consist of at least a walk-around examination of all equipment to detect
any deficiencies. Inspect equipment in open storage weekly, and inspect equipment in covered storage monthly.
Inspect all equipment immediately after any severe storm or environmental change. The following are examples of
things to look for during a visual inspection:
1.
Low or flat tires.
2.
Condition of preservatives, seals, and wraps.
3.
Corrosion or other deterioration.
4.
Missing or damaged parts.
5.
Water in compartments.
6.
Any other readily recognizable shortcomings or deficiencies.
Repair During Administrative Storage
Keep equipment in an optimum state of readiness. Accomplish the required services and repairs as quickly as
possible. Whenever possible, perform all maintenance on-site.
Exercising
Exercise equipment in accordance with Table 1 and the following instructions:
1.
Depreserve equipment by removing only that material restricting exercise. Remove blocks and perform all
before- operation checks. Couple trailer to prime mover and drive for at least 25 miles (40 km). Make several
right and left 90-degree turns. Make several hard braking stops without skidding. During exercise when it is
convenient and safe, operate all other functional components and perform all during- and after-
operation checks.
2.
Scheduled services will include inspection per the Inspection section and will be conducted in accordance with
Table 1. Lubricate in accordance with the instructions in (WP
0077).
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