CARE OF EQUIPMENT IN ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.

TM 9-2350-238-20-1

2-210. DEFINITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE (CONT).

Place a piece of barrier material between desiccant bags and metal surfaces.

NOTE

Air circulation under draped covers reduces deterioration from moisture and heat.

(3) Sunlight, heat, moisture (humidity), and dirt tend to accelerate deterioration. Install all

covers (including vehicle protection closures) authorized for the equipment. Close and secure all

openings except those required for venting and draining. Seal openings to prevent the entry of rain,

snow, or dust. Insert desiccant when complete seal is required. Place equipment and provide

blocking or framing to allow for ventilation and water drainage. Support cover away from recovery

vehicle surfaces which may rust, rot, or mildew.

k. Preparation of Winches. Refer to TM 9-2350-238-20-2.

2-211. CARE OF EQUIPMENT IN ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.

a. Maintenance Services. After equipment has been placed in administrative storage, suspend

all regularly scheduled preventive maintenance services and inspect and exercise as specified

herein. Do not reduce Prescribed Load List. See DA PAM 738-750 and DA PAM 750-35.

b. Inspection. Inspection will usually be visual and must consist of at least a walk-around

examination of all equipment to observe any deficiencies that may have occurred. Inspect

equipment in open storage weekly and that in covered storage monthly. Immediately after any

severe storm or environmental change inspect all equipment. The following are examples of things

to look for during visual inspection:

(1) Leaks: coolant, fuel, oil, or hydraulic fluid.

(2) Condition of preservatives, seals, and wraps. Seals may develop leaks during storage,

during exercise, or shortly thereafter. If leaking continues, refer to maintenance procedures in this

manual or notify direct support maintenance.

(3) Corrosion or other deterioration.

(4) Missing or damaged parts.

(5) Water in compartments.

(6) Any other readily recognizable shortcomings or deficiencies.

c. Exercising. Exercise equipment before administrative storage if schedule calls for exercising

during administrative storage. Limit depreservation to removal of materials that will restrict

exercising. Perform the before, during, and after operational checks per TM 9-2350-238-10.

Immediately take action to correct shortcomings and deficiencies noted. Note inspection and

exercise results on DA Form 2404. Record and report maintenance actions on DA Form 5504.

After exercising, restore the preservation to the original condition. Replenish fuel and oil used during

exercising.

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