TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 3 Download
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TM 9-2320-280-20-3 13-2 Section II. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT a. Storage procedures will be such that the vehicle can be returned to service and operated with minimum delay. Disassembly should be limited to that necessary to clean and preserve exposed surfaces and equipment and to the maximum extent consistent with safe storage. The vehicle will be placed in storage in as nearly a completely assembled condition as practical. b. Storage site selection should offer maximum protection from the environment and provide access for inspection, maintenance, and vehicle exercise if necessary. c. For long term storage refer to MIL-V-62038 for information concerning preparation of vehicles and components. 13-6. CLEANING a. Before applying preservatives, thoroughly clean all vehicle surfaces of corrosion, soil, grease, damaged paint, or other foreign materials. Refer to TM 9-2320-280-10 for M998 series vehicles cleaning instructions. ________ WARNING ________ • Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment. • Protective gloves, clothing, and/or respiratory equipment must be worn whenever caustic, toxic, or flammable cleaning solutions are used. Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment. CAUTION ______ • Do not allow cleaning compounds to come into contact with rubber, leather, vinyl, or canvas materials. Damage to equipment will result. • Do not use compressed air when cleaning vehicle interiors. Damage to equipment can result. b. Descriptions and uses of cleaning compounds, solvents, drycleaning solutions, and corrosion removing compounds are found in TM 9-247. Refer to TM 9-2320-280-10 as a general guide of cleaning materials used in removing contaminants from M998 series vehicles. 13-5. GENERAL STORAGE AND SHIPPING INFORMATION a. Perform a semiannual (S) PMCS on vehicles intended for limited storage or shipment. (See table 2-1 in chapter 2.) b. Apply all urgent MWO's to vehicle and equipment (DA PAM 25-30). c. Inventory the vehicle and components (TM 9-2320-280-10-HR) and ensure proper stowage of components and BII (TM 9-2320-280-10). d. Prepare uninstalled BII and government furnished equipment in accordance with para. 13-4a. 13-7. INSPECTIONS, STOWAGE, AND INVENTORY