TM 5-3825-270-23&P
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STORAGE - Continued
b.
Clean the engine and frame.
CAUTION
Do not allow baking soda solution to enter batteries. Failure to comply may result in
damage to equipment.
c.
Clean batteries and battery cables with a baking soda solution and rinse with fresh water. Add water
(WP 0082) to battery electrolyte if necessary. Check the specific gravity of the batteries regularly. Keep
the batteries fully charged and clean according to TM 5-3825-270-23&P (WP 0221).
d.
Lubricate all lube points in accordance with lubrication table LO-5-3825-270-13 (WP 0221).
e.
Check the coolant level. Test the coolant to ensure that the cooling system is protected against corrosion
and temperatures down to -50F (-46C). Add antifreeze or corrosion inhibitors compatible with ethylene
glycol base antifreeze if cooling system is not adequately protected. Refer to TB 750-651 (WP 0221).
f.
Change the engine oil and oil filter (WP 0124) and change the fuel/water separator filter (WP 0177).
5.
Extended storage (water distributor inactive).
CAUTION
When water distributor is to remain inactive for more than 12 months, extended storage
procedures must be performed to prevent damage due to rust, corrosion, or organic
growth in the fluids.
NOTE
When water distributor is to remain inactive for more than 12 months, extended storage
procedures must be performed to maintain the water distributor warranty.
Lubricate all lube points in accordance with lubrication table LO-5-3825-270-13 (WP 0221).
6.
Fuel system extended storage.
a.
Drain fuel tank (WP 0174).
b.
Replace fuel/water separator filter (WP 0177).
c.
Ensure the fuel tank contains at least 4 gal (15 L) of treated fuel. The fuel should be treated with a fuel
fungus inhibitor (WP 0224, Table 1, Item 5, 6, 7, 8) or equivalent as a fungus inhibitor. The addition of
1/4 teaspoons (4 ml) of fuel fungus inhibitor (WP 0224, Table 1, Item 5, 6, 7, 8) to 4 gal (15 L) of fuel will
provide adequate protection against fungus growth. When storing a vehicle in freezing conditions, the
addition of 1/4 ounce (0.74 ml) of isopropyl alcohol to 4 gal (15 L) of fuel will help prevent fuel line freeze
up.
d.
Prime engine pump.
CAUTION
Do not let engine pump run more than 5 minutes without circulating water through pump.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
e.
Start engine and let run 5 minutes to circulate clean treated fuel throughout the fuel system.
f.
All fuel that is added to the vehicle during storage must be treated. While in storage, there must always
be at least 4 gal (15 L) of treated fuel in the water distributor's fuel tank.
7.
Engine extended storage.
Change the engine oil and oil filter. Add preservative lubricating oil (MIL-L-21260C, Grade 2).
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