PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT. - TM-55-4920-424-13-P0020

TM 55-4920-424-13&P

e. Cover all cable connectors, and secure cables and harnesses to convenient structures, or to receptacles

provided.

f. Place a suitable container under oil drain plug on speed increaser. Remove plug and drain lubricating oil from

speed increaser. Reinstall drain plug.

g. Cover all openings on stand equipment.

Note

If anticipated storage is longer than 90 days, mount check stand on blocks and do

not set parking brakes.

h. Set parking brakes.

i. Cover check stand with an adequate cover if it is to be stored outdoors.

2-13. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT.

2-14. The mobile check stand may be transported by land, air, or sea provided adequate safeguards are used. Prepare

the stand for shipment per figure 2-1 and as follows:

a. Transporting the check stand by land:

(1) Preserve fuel system in accordance with paragraph 2-10.

(2) Drain fuel tank and speed increaser oil sump. Refer to applicable steps in paragraph 2-12 for draining

procedure.

(3) Cover all openings, secure all loose items, and adequately protect all parts subject to damage during

transit.

(4) Secure check stand to shipping carrier by fastening lines to tiedown rings along sides of trailer.

(5) Use a canvas cover over check stand during inclement weather, and over dusty terrain.

b. Transporting the check stand by air:

(1) Perform steps a. (1) through a. (4), preceding.

(2) Remove battery. A battery will be installed at destination.

c. Transporting the check stand by sea:

(1) Perform steps a. (1) through a. (4), preceding.

(2) Remove battery. A battery will be installed at destination.

(3) Crate check stand, using standard crating practices for sea transport.

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