TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0001 00 0001 00-9/10 blank GENERAL INFORMATION (Contd) LOADING AND MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE For transportability guidance handling and movement of M44A2 series vehicles, refer to TM 55-2320-209-15-1. LIMITED STORAGE Commanders are responsible for ensuring that all vehicles issued or assigned to their command are maintained in a serviceable condition and properly cared for, and that personnel under their command comply with technical instructions. Lack of time, trained personnel, or proper tools may result in a unit being incapable of performing maintenance for which it is responsible. In such cases, unit commanders may, with the approval of major commanders, place a vehicle that is beyond the maintenance capability of the unit in administrative storage. For detailed information, refer to AR 750-1. LIMITED STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS Time Limitations. Administrative storage is restricted to a period of 365 days and must not be extended unless the vehicle is reprocessed in accordance with the storage procedure. Storage Procedure. Perform disassembly only as required to clean and preserve exposed surfaces. Except as otherwise noted, and to the maximum extent consistent with safe storage, place the vehicle in administrative storage in as nearly a completely assembled condition as practicable. Install and adjust equipment so that the vehicle may be placed in service and operated with minimum delay. 1. The vehicle should be stored on level ground in the most favorable location available, preferably one which affords protection from exposure to the elements and from pilferage. 2. Perform semiannual Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (WP 0022 00) on vehicle intended for administrative storage. This maintenance consists of inspecting, cleaning, servicing, preserving, lubricating, adjusting, and replacing minor repair parts as required. 3. Remove both batteries (WP 0127 00), place in covered storage and maintain a charged condition. 4. Provide access to the vehicle to permit inspection, servicing, and subsequent removal from storage. INSPECTION IN LIMITED STORAGE Conduct visual inspection of vehicles in limited storage at least once a month and immediately following hard rains, heavy snowstorms, windstorms, or other severe weather conditions. Perform disassembly as required to fully ascertain the extent of any discovered deterioration or damage. Maintain a record of these inspections for each vehicle. Attach record to vehicle so it is protected from the weather. Perform necessary reprocessing for limited storage when rust or deterioration is found on any unpainted area. Immediately repair damage caused to vehicle by severe weather conditions. Repair damage to On-Equipment Material (OEM) as necessary.Thoroughly clean, dry, and repaint painted surfaces showing evidence of wear. REMOVAL FROM LIMITED STORAGE Equipment removed from administrative storage will be: 1. Restored to normal operating conditions. 2. Have all MWOs applied. 3. Returned to normal PMCS schedule using last type service completed as a starting point. 4. Calibrate equipment as required (TB 43-180). END OF WORK PACKAGE