13-5. GENERAL STORAGE AND SHIPPING INFORMATION
13-6. CLEANING
13-7. INSPECTIONS, STOWAGE, AND INVENTORY
TM 9-2320-280-20-3
Section Il. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT
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Storage procedures will be such that the vehicle can be returned to service and operated with
minimum delay. Disassembly should be limited to that necessary to clean and preserve exposed
surfaces and equipment and to the maximum extent consistent with safe storage. The vehicle will be
placed in storage in as nearly a completely assembled condition as practical.
Storage site selection should offer maximum protection from the environment and provide access for
inspection, maintenance, and vehicle exercise if necessary.
For long term storage refer to MIL-V-62038 for information concerning preparation of vehicles and
components.
a. Before applying preservatives, thoroughly clean all vehicle surfaces of corrosion, soil, grease,
damaged paint, or other foreign materials. Refer to TM 9-2320-280-10 for M998 series vehicles cleaning
instructions.
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WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an
open flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the
solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do
this may result in injury to personnel and/or damage to
equipment.
Protective gloves, clothing, and/or respiratory equipment must
be worn whenever caustic, toxic, or flammable cleaning
solutions are used. Failure to do this may result in injury to
personnel and/or damage to equipment.
CAUTION
Do not allow cleaning compounds to come into contact with
rubber, leather, vinyl, or canvas materials. Damage to
equipment will result.
Do not use compressed air when cleaning vehicle interiors.
Damage to equipment can result.
b. Descriptions and uses of cleaning compounds, solvents, drycleaning solutions, and corrosion removing
compounds are found in TM 9-247. Refer to TM 9-2320-280-10 as a general guide of cleaning materials used
in removing contaminants from M998 series vehicles.
a. Perform a semiannual (S) PMCS on vehicles intended for limited storage or shipment. (See table 2-1
in chapter 2.)
b. Apply all urgent MWO’s to vehicle and equipment (DA PAM 25-30).
C. Inventory the vehicle and components (TM 9-2320-280-10-HR) and ensure proper stowage of
components and BII (TM 9-2320-280-10).
d. Prepare uninstalled BII and government furnished equipment in accordance with para. 13-4a.
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