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2-33. CARE OF EQUIPMENT IN ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.
Maintenance services
After equipment has been placed in administrative storage, suspend ail regularly scheduled preventive maintenance
checks and services, and inspect and exercise as specified in this chapter.
Inspection
A vehicle to be prepared for administrative storage must be given a limited technical inspection and processed as
prescribed on DD Form 1397. The result of the inspection and classification will be entered on DA Form 2404.
If a vehicle is not shipped or issued upon expiration of the administrative storage period, process as applicable in
accordance with the appropriate vehicle specification.
If a vehicle to be shipped will reach its destination within the administrative storage period, it need not be reprocessed
when removed from storage, unless necessary because of anticipated in-transit weather conditions.
Inspection will usually be visual and must consist of at least a walk-around examination of all equipment to observe
any deficiencies that may have occurred. Inspect equipment in open storage weekly and that in covered storage
monthly. Immediately after any severe storm or environmental change, inspect all equipment. The following are
examples of things to look for during visual inspection:
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Leaks (coolant, fuel, or hydraulic fluid)
Condition of preservation, seals, and wraps. Seals may develop leaks during storage, during
exercise, or shortly thereafter. If Ieaking continues, refer to the repair procedure in this manual or notify
Support Maintenance,
Corrosion or other deterioration.
Damaged or missing parts.
Water in compartments.
Any other readily recognizable shortcomings or deficiencies.
2-34. EXERCISE SCHEDULE.
To assure utilization of all assigned materiel, rotate items in accordance with any rotational plan that will keep
equipment in operational condition and reduce maintenance effort.
2-35. REMOVAL FROM ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE.
Remove preservative materials. Perform the next scheduled maintenance service and prepare equipment for service
in accordance with instructions on DD Form 1397 and instructions in TM 9-2350-287-10.
Resume the maintenance service schedule in effect after the commencement of storage as in accordance with DD
Form 314. Refer to DA Pam 738-750.
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