FIELD PACKAGING - TM-43-01560052

TM 43-0156

Step

Function

Mech

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FIELD PACKAGING

UNIT RESPONSIBILITY

Certify that equipment is free of ammunition and explosives.

Assure to the maximum extent possible that items are in

operating condition. Tag each item to indicate the degree

of serviceability.

Pack all items of equipment in the original containers.

If the containers are not available, fabricate them in

accordance with the instructions provided for Depot

Packaging. Refer to procedures in Depot Packaging for

packing instructions for Field Packaging.

CLEANING AND DRYING

NOTE

Cleaning, drying, application of preservatives, and sealing

of barriers should progress in an uninterrupted series of

operations.

Thoroughly clean and dry the equipment prior to the

application of preservatives.

PRESERVATION AND PACKING

Diesel Engine.

(1) Coolant System.

(a) Fill the coolant system to the proper level with

equal parts (by volume) of antifreeze (6850-00-

181-7940) and clean water.

(b) Prepare tag (8135-00-292-2345) to indicate

"COOLANT SYSTEM CONTAINS WATER AND

ANTIFREEZE IN EQUAL PARTS BY VOLUME -

DO NOT DRAIN - CHECK COOLANT LEVEL -

IF COOLANT IS LOW, ADD COOLANT OF THE

SAME MIXTURE."

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