FIELD PACKAGING - TM-43-01560201

TM 43-0156

Step

Function

Mech

Insp

FIELD PACKAGING

NOTE

Refer to TM 5-6115-456-15 for identification of items mentioned in these

procedures. Cleaning, drying, application of preservatives, and sealing on

barriers should progress in an uninterrupted series of operations.

UNIT RESPONSIBILITY

a. Certify that equipment is free of ammunition and explosives.

b. Assure to the maximum extent possible that items are in

operating condition. Tag each item to indicate the

degree of serviceability.

c. 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 prior to applying preservatives.

PRESERVATION

a. Power Unit.

(1) Diesel Engine.

(a) Coolant System.

1 Fill the coolant system to the proper level with

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

181-7940) and clean water.

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