Section II. PREPARATION FOR USE, STORAGE, OR SHIPMENT

TM 55-4920-424-13&P

SECTION II

PREPARATION FOR USE, STORAGE, OR SHIPMENT

2-1.

UNPACKING AND DEPRESERVATION.

2-2. The check stand is preserved and packed for shipment and long-time storage. After uncrating, the fuel system

must be depreserved, and various stand components prepared for use. Preform the following inspections and

preparations on the check stand prior to immediate use.

a. Inspect exhaust duct for foreign objects and damage.

b. Remove all packing material from control console. Inspect console, doors, and instruments for damage.

c. Inspect cables and harnesses for damage and for loose connections. Tighten all loose connections.

d. Inspect reflectors and tiedown rings for damage and security.

e. Inspect running gear, steering, towbar, and parking brake for operation.

f. Inflate tires to 45 psig air pressure.

2-3.

PREPARING THE BATTERY FOR USE.

2-4. The battery contains electrolite when shipped, and must be given a freshening charge prior to use. Perform the

freshening charge in accordance with instructions in TM-11-6140-203-14-1.

2-5.

PREPARING THE FUEL SYSTEM FOR USE.

2-6.

The fuel system must be depreserved prior to use, as follows:

a. Place a suitable container under fuel tank drain fitting.

b. Remove drain fitting, and drain residual preservative oil from tank, and reinstall drain plug.

c. Flush tank with one gallon or more of clean fuel. Drain flushing fluid from tank, and reinstall drain plug.

d. Remove fuel filter bowl, and pour out any residual preservat ive oil. Reinstall filter bowl using new O-ring.

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