TM 5-3895-379-23
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT
SECURITY PROCEDURES
For security procedures involved in storage and shipment of the roller, refer to AR 190-13.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Short Term Storage (90 Days or Less.
CAUTION
If short term storage is to occur during times when air temperature may fall below 0F (-18C), long term
storage procedures must be used.
a.
Fill fuel tank completely (TM 5-3895-379-10).
b.
Perform After operation Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (WP 0009 00).
c.
Park roller.
(1)
Park roller on a level surface;
(2)
block roller to prevent movement; and
(3)
ensure that roller is parked in a position to allow periodic movement and allow roller to be driven away
after storage.
d.
Perform final walk-around inspection to ensure that all panels, access doors, container caps and fasteners are
firmly secured.
e.
Every 45 to 60 days roller must be exercised.
(1)
Perform Before operation PMCS (WP 0009 00).
f.
Ensure all fluid levels are correct (WP 0009 00).
g.
Start engine (TM 5-3895-379-10). Allow engine to warm at idle speed for approximately 10 minutes.
h.
Observe warning and indicator lights (TM 5-3895-379-10).
i.
When engine is warm, throttle up roller to operating rpm (TM 5-3895-379-10).
j.
Operate all roller controls (TM 5-3895-379-10). Steering, brakes, propulsion, vibratory, lights, and horn systems
must be operated. Stop roller movement often and restart. Operation should last a minimum of 30 minutes.
k.
Park roller (TM 5-3895-379-10). Repeat step (a) through step (d).
