Fuel System.

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4-259. PREPARING VEHICLE FOR SHIPMENT OR STORAGE (Continued).

c. Fuel System.

(1) Clean or replace air cleaner (paragraph 4-83).

(2) Drain the fuel tank (paragraph 4-88).

(3) Remove, empty, and reinstall fuel filter (paragraph 4-84).

(4) Put 2 oz. of a fuel stabilizer in the fuel tank and refill tank with diesel fuel.

(5) Start the engine and run at idle speed for approximately 4 minutes to circulate the fuel stabilizer.

d. Engine Lubrication.

(1) Oil or grease all linkage connections, joints, nuts, pins, shafts, and bushings (paragraph 4-9).

(2) Drain lub oil from engine crankcase (paragraph 4-9).

(3) Change the oil filter (paragraph 4-9).

(4) Fill engine with oil (paragraph 4-9).

(5) Start the engine and run at idle speed for approximately 30 seconds.

e. Batteries.

NOTE

Ensure batteries are fully charged before shipment or storage.

Remove batteries and store in a cool dry place 32toF (0 to 10 C) to minimize discharge.

f. Drive Belts.

(1) Loosen tension on all drive belts (paragraph 4-76).

(2) Coat unpainted surfaces of pulley grooves with primer (Appendix D, Item 34).

(3) A warning tag bearing the information "TENSION RELEASED ON ALL DRIVE BELTS, ADJUST BEFORE

USE" shall be attached to the steering wheel.

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