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 TM 55-1905-223-24-9
Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
2-27. Administrative Storage. Prepare steering gear system for storage in accordance with the following instructions:
a. Twin Pumpset. It is always better to store equipment and hardware indoors. When this is not possible, or when
storage is for a period longer than I year, follow these instructions.
(1) Twin pumpset should never be exposed to the elements. If the unit is stored outdoors, cover it with a
tarpaulin that can be secured to the base of the dual pumpset.
(2) Fill reservoir completely with a heavy rust inhibitor such as Gulf No-Rust Engine Oil, Grade 3, which
conforms to Military Specification MIL-L-21260.
(3) Apply a coating of rust inhibitor to all exposed fittings, shaft couplings, motors, and pumps. Use Cosmoline
11-2 MIL-C-16173 Grade 2 or equivalent.
(4) At least every 3 months, check reservoir for water contamination by removing drain plug and allowing a
small amount of oil to drain. All water that may have accumulated will be at the bottom of reservoir and will drain out
first.
(5) Check all exposed areas of dual pumpset for integrity of the protective coating every 3 months. Reapply
coating if required, to prevent possible corrosion.
(6) Before twin pumpset is placed in operation, remove preservative coating from all exposed areas. Drain
and flush rust inhibitor from reservoir. Fill and bleed dual pumpset reservoir (paragraph 2-10).
b. Cylinders, Jockey Bar, and Tiller Arms. It is always better to store equipment and hardware indoors. When this
is not possible, or when storage is for a period of longer than 1 year, follow these instructions:
(1) Apply a coating of rust inhibitor to all exposed areas of each assembly. Use Cosmoline 11-2 MIL-C-16173
Grade 2 or equivalent.
(2) If stored outdoors, cover each assembly with a tarpaulin that can be secured to prevent exposure to the
elements.
(3) Check all exposed areas of each assembly for integrity of the protective coating every 3 months. Reapply
coating if required, to prevent possible corrosion.
(4) Before cylinders, jockey bar and tiller arms are placed in operation, remove preservative coating from all
exposed areas.
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