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TM 5-4320-305-24
2-52. INTERMEDIATE TERM STORAGE (More than 30 days) (Continued)
CAUTION
Preservative oil must flow from fuel return line before engine is cranked.
Do not exceed 10 seconds of cranking at one interval.
(f). Crank engine through six 10-second intervals at 150 rpm. While cranking engine, shoot preservative oil in
through opening on intake manifold (step (d), above). Do not exceed 10 seconds of cranking at one interval.
Stop for short periods of time and proceed again, if necessary. White smoke will come out of exhaust when
engine preservation is complete.
(10)
Drain fuel filter (30) and fuel strainer (31), and discard and replace used elements.
(11)
Affix a waterproof tag to the engine (20), bearing the information: "Engine contains preservative oil. Drain and
replace with required engine lubricant before operation."
(12)
Service air cleaner (10) in accordance with paragraph 2-26.
(13)
Remove plug (2) from bottom of pump body (3) and drain preservative oil. This will leave a protective coating
of preservative oil on interior surface of pump. Install and tighten plug.
(14)
Disconnect suction and discharge pressure hoses (4 and 5) at pump, and drain any excess preservative oil.
Reconnect hoses.
(15)
Remove exhaust pipe clamp (32) and hose clamp (33) from spark arrestor (34) and muffler assembly and
remove the muffler (37) and muffler bracket assembly. Reinstall mounting hardware of muffler bracket assembly and
tighten sufficiently to hold in place. Reinstall clamps and mounting bands on muffler; tighten sufficiently to hold in place.
(16)
Seal exhaust pipe opening and muffler intake opening with a moistureproof, vaporproof tape.
(17)
Remove air cleaner (10) in accordance with paragraph 2-26.
(18)
Openings that will permit direct entry of water shall be sealed with moistureproof, vaporproof tape. Large
openings shall be bridged with waterproof barrier material, and the edges of the barrier material secured to adjacent
surfaces with tape specified herein.
c. Battery. Remove and clean battery in accordance with table 2-1, item 2. Store battery separately from pump unit in
a cool, dry location at temperature no lower than 32°F (0°C).
d. V-belt Adjustment. Relieve V-belt tension in accordance with table 2-1, item 6. Insert slips of heavy kraft paper
between pulleys and V-belt to prevent sticking. Adjust V-belt tension sufficiently to hold slips of paper in place.
e. Storage.
(1) Connect lunette (11), safety chains (12), and intervehicular connector (13) to the towing vehicle.
(2) Cushion contents of the tool box with sufficient dunnage to prevent damage when the centrifugal pump unit is
handled or towed.
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