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TB-55-1900-231-15 Prepositioned Watercraft Preservation and Activation Procedures Manual

Drive System/Drums/Gypsy Heads:

TB 55-1900-231-15

(1)

Exposed Gears - Coat with P-2

(2) Exposed Shafts, Chains, Linkages, Hydraulic Rame, and Threaded Adjustments, etc - Coat with P-

(c)

Reel Brake Drum. Coat/spray the unpainted surface with rust inhibiting lacquer-resisting synthetic primer

conforming to FED-TT-P-664, commonly called Glyptol.

NOTE

Drum will not be rotated after application of GLYPTOL.

26.

Life Rafts - Remove from brackets on bow and stern and stow/secure inside the R. 0. Space. Remove the

pressure release devise and attach to the respective rafts.

27. Mufflers - R. O. engines located about center top of deck house. Neutralize the rust with an application of chem-

prime, or other rust arresting liquid then apply a heavy coat of heat resisting aluminum paint.

28. Exposed Valves - Turn the valves to full open, coat the stems with P-2, then close. Any unpainted ferrous metal

surfaces remaining will also be coated with P-2.

29. Winch, Beaching - The winch will be processed for long term storage without dehumidification and mounted on

the bow of the ROWPU. Mounting pads are already provided for securing.

(a)

Engine- is GM F-53 series, 2 cycle, will be processed as follows:

(b)

Crankcase - Change oil filter, drain oil and fill with P-10, Type 1 grade 30.

(c)

Cooling System - Drain, Flush/clean, and fill with a 50-50 mixture of water and anti-freeze.

(d)

Fuel System - Change filters, starting with engine hot, run P-9 through system via the fuel supply and return

line after which the lines will be reconnected, ensuring no air entrapment, ready for light off.

(e)

Torque Convertor- No preservation required. Fill to operating level with P10 Type 1 Grade 10 oil.

(f)

Batteries, Starting- In dry state stored/secured in tray. Cable lugs and battery post to be coated with P-11.

(g)

Air Systems - Preserve as follows:

(1)

Air Compressor - (engine mounted) The crankcase of compressor is lubricated from the engine

system, and requires no preservation. Disconnect the compressor discharge to tank Remove the air

intake filter. With the compressor operating (while running P-9 through engine) spray 3 ozs. of P-10

grade 30 into intake or until the oil mist is evident in the air discharge. Reconnect the air discharge

line to tank. Clean reinstall air intake filters. Leave in a ready to operate condition

(2)

Air Tank - Ensure free of all moisture. Fog/spray with P-10 grade 30. Excessive preservative

accumulation will be drained from tank after which plugs will be reinstalled, left in a ready to operate

condition.

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