TM 9-2320-260-20
CHAPTER 15
SHIPMENT AND LIMITED STORAGE
General Preparation of Truck for Shipment (page 15-1)
Section I.
Loading and Movement (page 15-2)
Section II.
Section III.
Limited Storage (page 15-2)
Section I. GENERAL PREPARATION OF TRUCK FOR SHIPMENT
a. This section provides instructions on preserving and protecting M809 series trucks in preparation for
shipment.
b. Protection for trucks and accompanying equipment must be sufficient to protect the material against
deterioration and physical damage.
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15-2. CLEANING
WARNING
Cleaning solvents are flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Cleaning materials or paints containing chlorinated hydrocarbon
class solvents are not to be used on composite taillights and park-
ing lights. Damage to taillight and parking light lenses may result.
Prior to application of preservatives, surfaces must be cleaned to ensure removal of corrosion, soil, grease,
acid, and alkali residues.
a. Interior of Truck. Remove dirt and other foreign matter from painted metal surfaces of the truck
by scrubbing with cloth soaked in drycleaning solvent (appendix C, item 29). DO NOT apply solvent to
electrical equipment or rubber parts; use trichloroethylene (appendix C, item 32) to clean electrical parts
and electrical contact points. Use warm water for cleaning rubber parts. Apply preservative compound to
rubber parts as required.
b. Exterior of Truck. Clean exterior surfaces of truck to ensure removal of dirt and foreign matter.
After cleaning, immediately dry parts to remove excess cleaning solutions and residual moisture. Allow
parts to air dry or wipe with clean, dry, lint-free cloth (appendix C, item 12).
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15-3. LUBRICATION
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
After cleaning has been accomplished, wipe grease fittings clean with drycleaning solvent (appendix C,
item 29) and lubricate truck in accordance with LO 9-2320-260-12. Remove excess grease after lubrication
and before processing.
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