TM-9-2350-238-20-2

CRANE (CAB) COMPONENTS RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT,ARMORED, M578

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MAY 1993

CHANGE 1

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CAUTION

CAUTION

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2-102. DEFINITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE (CONT) .

e .

Storage Plan. (cont)

(3)

Establish a fire plan and provide for

adequate firefighting equipment and per -

sonnel .

f.

Maintenance Services and Inspection .

Prior to storage, perform the next schedule d

major preventive maintenance service (month -

ly, quarterly, or semiannually) .

g.

Auxiliary Equipment and Basic Issu e

Items.

Process auxiliary and basic issue items

simultaneously with the Recovery Vehicle t o

which they are assigned. If possible, stor e

auxiliary and basic issue items with the Re-

covery Vehicle. If stored apart from the Re-

covery Vehicle, mark auxiliary and basic issu e

items with tags indicating the Recovery Vehi-

cle, its registration or serial number and loca-

tion, and store in protective type closures. I n

addition, place a tag or list indicating th e

location of the removed items in a conspic-

uous place on the Recovery Vehicle .

h.

Corrections of Shortcomings and Defi -

ciencies.

Correct all shortcomings and defi-

ciencies prior to storage, or obtain a defer-

ment from the approving authority .

i.

Lubrication.

Lubricate equipment IA W

the applicable LO or technical manual. Retrac t

hydraulic systems linkage and coat expose d

portion of shafts with grease .

j.

General Cleaning, Painting ,

vation .

and Preser-

Do not direct water or stea m

under pressure against air clean-

ers, air duct outlets, exhaust out-

lets, unsealed electrical systems ,

fire control instruments, uphols -

tery, or any exterior openin g

which will damage a component .

(1)

Clean the equipment of dirt, grease ,

and other contaminants IAW this manual .

(2)

Removal of rust and damaged pain t

by scraping, wire brushing, sanding, or buff-

ing is not authorized on armament compo -

nents .

(3)

After cleaning and drying, imme -

diately coat unpainted metal surfaces with a n

oil or grease as appropriate .

Place a piece of barrier material

between desiccant bags and meta l

surfaces .

NOT E

Air circulation under drape d

covers reduces deterioration fro m

moisture and heat .

(4)

Sunlight, heat, moisture (humidity) ,

and dirt tend to accelerate deterioration. In-

stall all covers (including vehicle protectio n

closures) authorized for the equipment. Clos e

and secure all openings except those require d

for venting and draining. Seal openings t o

prevent the entry of rain, snow, or dust. In-

sert desiccant when complete seal is required .

Place equipment and provide blocking or

framing to allow for ventilation and wate r

drainage. Support cover away from Recover y

Vehicle surfaces which may rust, rot, or

mildew .

2-103. CARE OF EQUIPMENT IN AD -

MINISTRATIVE STORAGE .

a.

Maintenance Services.

After equipmen t

has been placed in administrative storage ,

suspend all regularly scheduled preventiv e

maintenance services and inspect and exer-

cise as specified herein. Do not reduc e

Prescribed Load List. See DA PAM 738-75 0

and DA PAM 750-35 .

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