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TM5-4210-229-14&P
4-208.
SERVICING VEHICLE WHILE IN STORAGE.
a.
Every month.
Check batteries for water level and specific gravity. Add water and charge if needed.
b.
Every six months.
(1)
Visually inspect engine and radiator for leakage or other defects.
(2)
Install fully charged batteries.
(3)
Check level of coolant in radiator and add coolant if necessary (paragraph 4-58).
(4)
Drain the fuel tank (paragraph 4-72).
(5)
Remove, empty, and reinstall fuel filter (paragraph 4-69).
(6)
Put 2 oz. of a fuel stabilizer in the fuel tank and refill tank with diesel oil.
(7)
Remove tag from steering wheel and tighten tension on all drive belts (paragraph 4-62).
(8)
Start the engine and run at idle speed for approximately 4 minutes to circulate the fuel stabilizer.
(9)
Oil or grease all linkage connections, joints, nuts, pins and bushings (paragraph 4-9).
(10) Add engine oil if necessary and operate engine at idle speed for approximately 30 seconds to circulate
oil.
(11) Remove batteries and return to storage.
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