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 TM 55-1905-219-14-7
3-222.
INTERMEDIATE STORAGE.
To place a component in intermediate storage (46 to 180) days, proceed as follows:
A.
General
1. Perform the next scheduled preventive maintenance checks and services. (PMCS).
2. Correct all known deficiencies.
3. Clean the exterior of all components with fuel oil (except electrical wiring) and dry with compressed air.
4. Seal all openings with barrier material. The material used must be waterproof, vaporproof, and possess
sufficient physical strength to resist puncture and damage from the expansion of entrapped air. Use metal or
wood covers where practical.
5. In freezing weather, drain all water from the components.
6. Cover with a clear plastic cover.
7. Inspect periodically. If there are any indications of rust or corrosion, take corrective action.
8. At the end of one year, perform a complete inspection and apply additional treatment as required.
B. Engines
1. Add a rust inhibitor to the cooling system.
2. Remove, check and recondition injectors.
3. Reinstall injectors in the engine, time them, and adjust exhaust valve clearance.
4. Operate engine until operating temperature is reached (160 to 185 ) (71 to 850C).
F
F
C
a. Stop engine.
b. Remove oil from crankcase.
c.
Install new oil filters and gaskets.
d. Fill crankcase with 30 weight preservative lubricating oil EMIL-L-21260 Grade 2 (P1O)].
e. Drain and change fuel filter and strainer. Refill cavity between element and shell with rust preventve fuel oil.
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Reinstall filter and strainer.
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