TM 9-2320-260-20
15-4. PRESERVATION
All critical unpainted metal surfaces must be protected during shipment. Use procedures and materials
listed in a. and b. below. If the preservatives listed below are not available, oil or grease found in
LO 9-2320-260-12 maybe used for this purpose, but are effective for only a few days; therefore, protected
equipment must be closely watched for signs of corrosion. When selecting preservatives, use only those
that will not damage the surface to which they are applied.
a. Battery Leads. Disconnect both batteries (para. 4-48). Each battery lead terminal, including the
jumper lead ends, must be wrapped with tape (appendix C, item 31).
b. Miscellaneous Preservation. Coat unpainted, exposed, or machined metal surfaces on the exterior
of the truck with corrosion-preventive compound (appendix C, item 14).
15-5. PACKAGING
Electrical Openings. Cover electrical receptacles with tape (appendix C, item 31) or with plastic caps
offering the same degree of protection.
15-6. PACKING
Pack Basic Issue Items (BII) and Additional Authorization List (AAL) items to prevent mechanical damage.
Prepare all army shipping documents accompanying truck in accordance with DA Pam 738-750.
Section II. LOADING AND MOVEMENT
15-8. LOADING AND MOVEMENT
For transportability guidance handling and movement of the M809 series trucks, refer to
TM 55-2320-260-15-1.
Section III. LIMITED STORAGE
15-9. SCOPE
Commanders are responsible for ensuring that trucks issued or assigned to their command are maintained
in a serviceable condition and properly cared for, and that personnel under their command comply with
technical instructions. Lack of time, lack of trained personnel, or lack of proper tools may result in a unit
being incapable of performing maintenance for which it is responsible. In such cases, unit commanders may,
with the approval of major commanders, place a truck that is beyond the maintenance capability of the unit
in administrative storage. For detailed information, refer to AR 750-1.
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