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 TM 5-2010-205-14
Section VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
4-68. GENERAL. If the propelling unit will be out of service for an extended period of time (3 weeks or longer), or
reshipped to another location, certain actions must be taken to protect it against the corrosive effect of the elements.
Further information can be found in Army Technical Bulletin TB 740-97-4.
a. Temporary Storage. If an engine is to remain out of service for a maximum of 6 months, the procedures listed
below are required to minimize or prevent damage:
(1) Start the engine and operate until thoroughly warm. Shut engine down. Disconnect the fuel lines to the
engine fuel filter and injector drain line (fuel return to tank). Fill two containers, one with diesel fuel and a second with
preservative oil (MIL-L-644 Type P-9).
(2) Start the engine with the fuel line to the filter submerged in the container of diesel fuel. (The injector drain
line should also flow into the container.) After the engine is running smoothly, switch the fuel line to the container with the
preservative oil. Operate the engine for 5 to 10 minutes on preservative oil. Stop the engine and reconnect the fuel
lines.
(3) Drain the oil sump and fuel filters and reinstall the drain plugs. The sump may remain empty until the engine
is ready for use; tag the engine with a warning tag.
(4) Disconnect the electrical wiring. Spray lubricating oil into the intake manifold while cranking the engine
slowly.
(5) Cover all the openings with tape to prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture.
(6) Bar the engine crankshaft two or three revolutions each three to four weeks.
b. Permanent Storage. When an engine is to be stored 6 months or more, the following procedures must be
performed:
(1) Start the engine and operate it at fast idle until the engine is thoroughly warm. Stop the engine and drain the
old oil.
(2) Fill the crankcase to the full mark on the dipstick with preservative oil, U.S. Military Specification MIL-L-
21260, Type P-10, Grade 2 SAE 30.
(3) Repeat steps a, (1), (2), and (3) above.
(4) Disconnect the electrical wiring.
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