Storage - TM-5-4930-233-140258

TM 5-4930-233-14

TM 4930-14/1

PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

4-61. PACKING, SHIPMENT AND STORAGE - (Cont.)

Time limitations. You may place the trailer and its auxiliary equipment in administrative storage for 90 days. After

that, the trailer and its auxiliary equipment must be cleaned and preserved as described in the following storage

procedure.

Storage

(1)

Do semiannual PMCS (para. 4-6).

(2)

Lubricate entire system (para. 3-2).

(3)

Preserve (para. 4-60).

(4)

Locate trailer on level ground in an area which affords protection from the elements and pilferage. This

location should give easy access to the unit to allow inspection and service as required.

(5)

Block trailer so that the wheels are off the ground.

(6)

Tie a tag to the trailer with the words ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE written on it. The trailer may not be

operated when the tag is tied to it.

Shipment

Trailers shipped on flatcars require wheel blocking in accordance with the Association of American Railroads Rules

Governing the Loading of Commodities on Open-Top Cars". Chocks for blocking the trailer wheels and anchors for

tie-downs may be manufactured in accordance with the drawings in the appendix.

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