Repair During Administrative Storage

Operator Manual For Motorized Road Grader Model 120M
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TM 5-3805-293-10

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PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT CONTINUED

Inspection

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Inspection will usually be visual and must consist of at least a walk-around examination of all equipment to detect

any deficiencies. Inspect equipment in open storage WEEKLY and equipment in covered storage MONTHLY.

Inspect all equipment immediately after any severe storm or environmental change. The following are examples of

things to look for during a visual inspection:

1. Low or flat tires.

2. Oil leaks.

3. Condition of preservatives, seals, and wraps.

4. Corrosion or other deterioration.

5. Missing or damaged parts.

6. Water in components.

7. Any other readily recognizable shortcomings or deficiencies.

Repair During Administrative Storage

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Keep equipment in an optimum state of readiness. Accomplish the required services and repairs as expeditiously

as possible. Whenever possible, perform all maintenance on-site.

Exercising

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Exercise equipment in accordance with Table 1 and the following instructions:

1. Vehicle Major Exercise. Depreserve equipment by removing only that material restricting exercise. Close all

drains, remove blocks, and perform all BEFORE operational checks. Make several right and left 90-degree

turns. Make several hard-braking stops without skidding. While exercising, and when it is convenient and safe,

operate all functional components such as moldboard, drawbar, scarifier, front wheel tilt, articulation, and all

wheel drive. Perform all DURING and AFTER operational checks.

2. Scheduled Services. Scheduled services will include inspection per Inspection in this work package, and will

be conducted in accordance with PMCS (WP 0013). Lubricate in accordance with instructions in LO 5-3805-

293-13.

3. Corrective Action. Immediately take action to correct shortcomings and deficiencies noted. Record inspection

and exercise results on DA Form 2404 or DA Form 5988E. Record and report all maintenance actions on DA

Form 2407. After exercising, restore the preservation to the original condition. Replenish lubricants used

during exercising and note the amount on DA Form 2408.

Table 1. Exercise Schedule.

Weeks

Scheduled Services

Major Exercise

Rotation

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Rotate items in accordance with any rotational plan that will keep the equipment in an operational condition and

reduce the maintenance effort.

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