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. Inspect air inlet silencer, elbow duct, flexible coupling, and clamps for damage.

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

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

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

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

g. Inflate tires to 45 psig air pressure.

2-3. PREPARING THE BATTERY FOR USE.

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

freshening charge in accordance with instructions in TM-11-6140-203-15-1-Connect the quick-disconnect power cable

connector to the terminal pins on the battery after the freshening charge.

2-5. PREPARING THE SPEED INCREASER FOR USE. (See figure 4-3.)

2-6. The speed increaser must be serviced prior to use, as follows:

a. Remove all packing and sealing material from speed increaser.

b. Place a suitable waste container under oil drain plug (3).

c. Remove, as a single unit, magnetic plug (1), O-ring (2), oil drain plug (3) and O-ring (4); drain oil from speed

increaser oil sump. Discard O-ring (4).

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