TM-9-2330-356-14
SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, BULK HAUL, SELF LOAD/UNLOAD M967 AND M967A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, AUTOMOTIVE M969 AND M969A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, UNDER/OVERWING AIRCRAFT M970 AND M970A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1990
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4-103. Flushing
b.
Place suitable containers at a convenient
location near the hose reel compartment. Following the
operating instructions in Chapter 2, discharge about
WARNING
80 gallons through each hose reel (M969, M969A1, M970,
and M970A1). After evacuating the hoses, discharge the
All pumping procedures must be done
remaining fuel through the bulk delivery hose. Shut off
engine.
outside.
c.
Place suitable container under drain valve at
bottom of filter/separator. Open valve to drain remaining
a.
Remove all cleaning materials and equipment
fuel. Remove filter elements and replace with new ones
from the inside of the tank. Close manhole cover. Close
(para 4-83).
all valves and drain points. Put 200-300 gallons of the type
fuel to be hauled in the tank.
d.
Dispose of the purging fuel per Command SOP.
Section XXI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
4-104. General
a.
This section contains
requirements
and
procedures for administrative storage of equipment that is
issued to and in use by Army activities worldwide.
b.
The
requirements specified herein are necessary
to maintain the equipment in administrative storage in
such a way as to achieve the maximum readiness
condition.
c.
Equipment that is placed in administrative
storage should be capable of being readied to perform its
mission within a 24-hour period, or as otherwise
prescribed by the approving authority.
d.
Report equipment in administrative storage as
prescribed for all reportable equipment.
e.
Perform inspections, maintenance services, and
lubrication as specified herein.
f.
Records and reports to be maintained for
equipment in administrative storage are those prescribed
by DA PAM 738-750, for equipment in use.
g.
When
determining
maintenance
actions
required, 10% variance is acceptable on time, running
hours, or mileage.
h.
Accomplishment of applicable PMCS, as
mentioned throughout this section, will be on a quarterly
basis.
4-105. Definition of Administrative Storage
a.
The
placement of equipment in administrative
storage can be for short periods of time when a shortage of
maintenance effort exists.
b.
Items should be ready for use within the time
factors determined by the directing authority.
c.
During the
storage period appropriate
maintenance records will be kept.
4-106. Preparation of Equipment for Administrative
Storage
a.
Storage Site.
(1) Select the best available site for
administrative storage. Separate stored equipment from
equipment in use. Conspicuously mark the area
“Administrative Storage”.
(2) Covered space is preferred.
(3) Open sites should be improved hardstand, if
available. Unimproved sites should be firm, well drained,
and kept free of excessive vegetation.
b.
Storage Plan.
(1) Store equipment to provide maximum
protection from the elements and to provide access for
inspection, maintenance, and exercising. Anticipate
removal or
deployment
problems
and
take
suitable precautions.
(2) Take into consideration such environmental
conditions as extreme heat or cold; high humidity; blowing
sand, dust, or loose debris; soft ground; mud; heavy snows;
earthquakes; or combinations thereof, and take adequate
precautions.
(3) Establish afire plan and provide for adequate
firefighting equipment and personnel,
c.
Maintenance Services and Inspection.
(1)
Maintenance Services.
Prior to storage,
perform the next scheduled unit PMCS.
4-170
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