PREPARATION FOR STORAGE. - TM-55-4920-373-14-P0036

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3-10. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE.

3-14. LUBRICATION. To prepare the engine

for lubrication before storage, proceed as follows:

3-11. FUEL SYSTEM. To drain the gasoline

fuel system, proceed as follows.

1. Drain gasoline engine crankcase oil at the

pan drain plug. Replace drain plug. (See figure

3-2.)

WARNING

2. Fill crankcase with corrosion preventative

Always provide earth grounding to con-

compound, (Item 4, table 1-7) to the full level as

tainer and test stand before draining to

indicated by dip stick (see figure 3-2).

prevent sparks. Do not drain near flames

or glowing hot objects.

3-15. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT.

1. Insure engine is cooled off.

3-16. Normally the test stand does not require

an external container; however, if test stand was

2. Insure shutoff cock is opened. (See

shipped in a container, reuse the same container.

figure 3-2).

3-17. PACKING. To pack the test stand proceed

3. Drain gasoline into a suitable container.

as follows:

4. Leave fuel tank cap off for approximately

1. Accomplish all steps within Chapter 3,

fifteen minutes to dissipate gasoline fumes.

Section I, paragraph 3-10.

2. Place several bags of desiccant, (item 7,

5. Start engine and allow to run until engine

table 1-7) within the cabinet interior.

stops on its own accord.

6. Replace fuel tank cap.

3. Cover all trailer openings with water re-

sistant barrier material, (item 5, table 1-7)

3-12. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. To drain the hy-

attaching and sealing with pressure sensitive

draulic system proceed as follows:

tape, (item 6, table 1-7).

1. Prepare to catch hydraulic fluid into a

4. Seal seams, doors, panels and other small

container that has a capacity of approximately 30

openings with pressure sensitive water resistant

gallons.

tape, (item 6, table 1-7).

2. Remove drain plug (item 8, figure 1-3)

from bottom of low pressure filter, catching fluid

3-18. CRATING. To crate the test stand proceed

in container. Replace drain plug.

as follows:

3. Drain the hydraulic pump (item 13, figure

1-3) removing drain plug located at the lower

1. Attach the test stand to the container using

the tie down straps.

right hand corner of the pump case. Replace drain

plug.

2. Where a lifting device of suitable capacity

4. Refill the system with preservative hydraul-

(over 3000 lbs.) is available, connect cable slings

ic oil, (item 3, table 1-7).

to lifting eyebolts and lift the stand into its

carrier.

3-13. BATTERY. To remove the battery from

the test stand, refer to paragraph 3-40.

3. If no lifting device is available, prepare a

WARNING

ramp to the carrier and roll the test stand into

its carrier.

Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid

and can cause severe burns. In case of

contact with electrolyte, rinse area with

3-19. SPECIAL FORMS. Prepare an appropriate

clean water immediately. Battery cells

document as shown in figure 3-3, and attach to

contain gases, keep flames and glowing

unit being stored or shipped.

hot objects away.

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