TM 9-2320-361-20 CHAPTER 15 SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE Section I. General Preparation of Truck for Shipment (page 15-1) Section II. Loading and Movement (page 15-2) Section III. Limited Storage (page 15-2) Section I. GENERAL PREPARATION OF TRUCK FOR SHIPMENT 15-1. SCOPE a. This section provides instructions on preserving and protecting M44A2 series trucks in preparation for shipment. b. Protection for trucks and accompanying equipment must be sufficient to protect the material against deterioration and physical damage. 15-2. CLEANING WARNING Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. CAUTION Cleaning materials or paints containing chlorinated hydrocarbon class solvents are not to be used on composite taillights and parking lights. Damage to taillight and parking light lenses may result. Prior to application of preservatives, surfaces must be cleaned to ensure removal of corrosion, soil, grease, or other acid and alkali residues. a. Interior of Truck. Remove all dirt and other foreign matter from all painted metal surfaces of the truck by scrubbing with cloths soaked in drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, item 26). DO NOT apply solvent to electrical equipment or rubber parts of any nature; use trichloroethylene (Appendix C, item 30) to clean electrical parts and electrical contact points. Use warm water for cleaning rubber parts. Apply preservative compounds to rubber parts as required (TM 9-247). b. Exterior of Truck. Clean exterior surfaces of truck to ensure removal of all dirt and foreign matter. After cleaning, immediately dry parts to remove excess cleaning solutions or residual moisture. Allow parts to air dry or wipe with clean, dry, lint-free cloths (Appendix C, item 21). 15-3. LUBRICATION WARNING Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. After cleaning has been accomplished, wipe all grease fittings clean with drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, item 26) and lubricate the truck in accordance with LO 9-2320-209-12-1. Remove excess grease after lubrication and before processing. 15-1