Exercising

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CARE OF EQUIPMENT IN ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE (continued).

Exercising

Exercise equipment in accordance with Table 4-2 and the following instructions:

Depreserve equipment by removing only that material restricting exercise. Remove blocks and perform all before-

operation checks. Couple trailer to towing vehicle and drive for at least 25 miles (40 km). Make several right and

left 90-degree turns. Make several hard braking stops without skidding. During exercise when it is convenient and

safe, operate all other functional components and perform all during- and after-operation checks.

Scheduled services will include inspection per the "Inspection" paragraph (p. 4-124) and will be conducted in

accordance with Table 4-2. Lubricate in accordance with the instructions in Appendix I.

Immediately take action to correct shortcomings and deficiencies noted. Record inspection and exercise results

on DA Form 2404. Record and report all maintenance actions on DA Form 2407. After exercising, restore the

preservation to the original condition. Replenish lubricants used during exercising and note the amount on DA

Form 2408.

Table 4-2. Exercise Schedule

Rotation

Rotate items in accordance with any rotational plan that will keep the equipment in operational condition and reduce the

maintenance effort.

PROCEDURES FOR COMMON COMPONENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Tires

Visually inspect tires during each walk-around inspection. This inspection includes checking tires with a tire gage. Inflate,

repair, or replace as necessary those tires found to be low, damaged, or excessively worn. Mark inflated and repaired

tires with a crayon for checking at the next inspection.

Seals

Seals may develop leaks during storage or shortly thereafter. If leaking persists, refer to the applicable maintenance

section in this manual for corrective maintenance procedures.