Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

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FIGURE 2-7. Torsional coupling

TM-55-1905-223-24-2 Main Reduction Gear for Landing Craft Utility (LCU) NSN 1905-01-154-1191 Manual

CHAPTER 3 INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 55-1905-223-24-2

Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

2-22. Administrative Storage. Administrative storage of equipment issued to and used by Army activities will have

preventive maintenance performed in accordance with the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) charts

before storing. When removing the equipment from administrative storage, the PMCS should be performed to assure

operational readiness. Prepare reduction gear components for shipment or short-term storage in accordance with the

following instructions.

a. It is always better to store equipment and hardware indoors. When this is not possible, or when storage is for a

period longer than 1 year, follow these instructions.

b. Equipment should never be exposed to the elements. If an item is stored outdoors, cove it with a tarpaulin that

can be secured.

Apply a coating of rust inhibitor to all exposed fittings, shaft couplings, and pumps. Use Cosmoline 11-2 MIL-C-

16173 Grade 2 or equivalent.

d. Check all exposed areas of equipment for integrity of the protective coating every 3 months. Reapply coating if

required, to prevent possible corrosion.

e. Before equipment is placed in operation, remove preservative coating from all exposed areas. Refer to Chapter 2,

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