TM 9-2320-260-20
a. Time Limitations. Administrative storage is restricted to a period of 90 days and must not be
extended unless the truck is reprocessed in accordance with b. below.
b. Storage Procedure. Perform disassembly only as required to clean and preserve exposed surfaces.
Except as otherwise noted, and to the maximum extent consistent with safe storage, place the truck in
administrative storage in as nearly an assembled condition as practicable. Install and adjust equipment
so that the truck maybe placed in service and operated with minimum delay.
(1) The truck should be stored on level ground in the most favorable location available, preferably
one which affords protection from exposure to the elements and from pilferage.
(2) Perform semiannual preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on trucks intended for
administrative storage. This maintenance consists of inspecting, cleaning, servicing, preserving, lubricating,
adjusting, and replacing minor repair parts as required.
(3) Remove both batteries and place in covered storage, maintaining a charged condition.
(4) Provide access to the truck to permit inspection, servicing, and subsequent removal from storage.
a. Conduct visual inspection of vehicles in limited storage at least once a month and immediately follow-
ing hard rains, heavy snowstorms, windstorms, or other severe weather conditions. Perform disassembly as
required to fully ascertain the extent of discovered deterioration or damage. Maintain a record of these
inspections for each vehicle. Attach record to vehicle so it is protected from the weather.
b. Perform necessary reprocessing for limited storage when rust or deterioration is found on unpainted
area. Immediately repair damage caused to vehicle by severe weather conditions. Repair damage to
on-equipment material (OEM) as necessary. Thoroughly clean, dry, and repaint painted surfaces showing
evidence of wear.
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Material removed from administrative storage will be:
(1) Restored to normal operating conditions.
(2) Repaired as required.
(3) Returned to normal PMCS schedule using last type service completed as a starting point.
(4) Calibrate equipment as required (TB 43-180).
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