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(3) Wrap machine and cutting tools in

the lines and tank. Close all openings.

greaseproof barrier material or package submethod IC-

1, depending upon the size of tools.

(3) Nonlubricated, interior surfaces.

Spray,

flush, or fog with P-21 interior surfaces which do not run

(4) Release drive belts from tension but do not

in lubricants.

remove.

(4) Bearings, journals, and journal boxes.

(5) Package grinding wheels and abrasives in a

Grease lubricated bearings with P-ll. Preserve journals

fiberboard box, cushion with cellulosic cushioning, and

and journal boxes with P-2.

seal with tape.

(5) Hydraulic system.

Fill system (while

(6) Process electric motors, devices, and

connected to power source) with operating fluid. After

component parts per the electronic requirements herein.

filling, operate system to circulate preservative. Clearly

(7) Consolidate preserved and packaged

mark with tags the hydraulic system which has

component parts and accessories in fiberboard boxes

preservative left in the reservoir.

and seal with tape.

(6) Air Cylinders. Fog internal surfaces with P-

e. Packing. Place each complete machine,

10, grade 30.

parts, and accessories which comprise a single unit in

an open wood crate up to 16,000-pound item weight or

(7) Sliding or friction surfaces and recessed

in a sheathed wood crate over 16,000-pound item

metal surfaces.

Preserve surfaces of ways, gibs,

weight (fig 4-1).

Block and brace contents to

adjusting screws, driving gears, and sliding and friction

immobilize. Shroud machine with waterproof barrier

surfaces with P-2 or P-11. Coat unexposed gears,

material and secure in place with tape.

recesses, blind holes, and cavities which cannot be

easily preserved with P-ll.

4-39. Machinery, Bench-mounted

(8) Cutting maintenance tools.

Apply P-2

preservative.

The following requirements cover preservation and

(9) Dies, fixtures,

and

jigs.

Apply

P-9

packing for

preservative.

a. Grinding machine.

d. Preservation.

b. Drilling machine.

(1) Wrap all preserved surfaces covered with

c. Saw, power. Clean, dry, preserve, and package

other than P-1 with greaseproof barrier material and

basic unit, tools, and accessories per paragraph 4-38.

secure to adjacent painted surfaces with tape. Cover

Place one machine in a wood or plywood box (fig 4-2).

large openings with waterproof barrier material and seal

Block and brace item and nail blocking securely.

edges with tape.

(2) Cover electric wiring system ends, plug

openings, sockets, terminals, etc., with tape.

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c. Clean, dry, and preserve power trains, brakes,

4-40. General

steering, suspensions, and all other portions of the

When preserving and packing construction equipment

mobility aspect of the tractors and loaders per applicable

which is not specifically identified in this section, use

paragraphs of this chapter.

instructions for similar-type items possessing the same

physical and mechanical characteristics.

4-42. Ditching Machines

4-41. Tractors and Loaders

a. Start and operate ditching machine through all

gear ranges to ensure distribution of lubricants and

a. Start tractor or loaders and operate through all

preservatives over all internal surfaces.

Operate

gear ranges to ensure distribution of lubricants and

hydraulic systems and retract hydraulic pistons as far as

preservatives over all internal surfaces. Operate all

linkage will permit.

hydraulic systems and retract hydraulic pistons as far as

linkage will permit.

b. Coat unprotected metal surfaces of the digging

boom assembly with P-1, wrap with greaseproof paper,

b. Coat unprotected metal surfaces of attachments

and secure with tape.

with P-1. Secure unremoved blades, buckets, or other

attachments in a raised position off the ground level with

c. Clean, dry, and preserve hydraulic systems,

wire rope and cable clamps. When provided, use

power trains, brakes, suspension, steering, and all other

means for securement of attachments on the tractor or

portions of the mobility aspect of the ditching machines

loader in lieu of those specified above.

per applicable paragraphs of this chapter.

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