SECTION VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

TM 55-1730-227-13&P

SECTION VI. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT

3-65.

Preparation for storage.

P a r t s required. Cotter pin.

b. Prepare the equipment for storage by completing the requirements for pre-

liminary servicing in accordance with Table 3-1. The following procedures may then

be followed in preparation for storage.

(1) Remove cotter pin, slotted hex nut and bolt that secures towbar to tongue

assembly. Discard cotter pin.

(2) Remove towbar and put aside.

(3) Insert bolt through tongue assembly and install slotted hex nut. Install

new cotter pin in bolt.

(4) Apply light film of light preservative oil to bolt holes at end of towbar.

(5) Center towbar within the outer side of the right or left side trailer under-

carriage I-beam. Secure towbar to undercarriage with strapping, making certain

that strapping passes through the towbar eye at one end.

(6) Raise trailer and place four wooden blocks of equal height, two on both

sides of the trailer undercarriage, so that the wheels are approximately one inch

off the ground and will spin freely.