Section I. PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT
rust and corrosion and scrape any flaked or peeling
Services
paint; then dry all surfaces to be painted or coated
with preservatives. Repaint the heater and the
Inspect the heater thoroughly to be sure all parts are
engine as required to protect them against
in serviceable condition. Perform the services that
deterioration. Apply PL Medium (lubricating oil,
are listed in tables 3-1 and 4-1 to be sure that the
general purpose preservative), to surfaces susceptible
heater operates satisfactorily. Correct all deficien-
to rust or corrosion and not otherwise protected.
cies if facilities are available for such service. If
repairs are beyond the scope of organizational main-
7-3 Draining the Fuel Tank
tenance, refer them to a higher echelon for correc-
Drain the fuel tank completely. In order to do this
tion.
the heater must be timed toward the fuel tank
7-2 Cleaning and Painting
drain.
Clean the engine and the heater thoroughly. Remove
Section II. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
7-4 General
each 30 days. Check the heater and the engine
assembly for leaks and proper functioning of all
Provide access to the heater during storage. Be sure
components. Make any necessary adjustments, tests,
the heater is resting on dry dunnage. Cover the
and repairs.
heater if it is to be stored outside. During storage, in-
spect and operate the heater at the intervals and in
the manner described in paragraph 2-4 thru 2-6, and
Perform the services in paragraph 7-5 above, and
in TM 740-90-1.
lubricate the engine thoroughly in accordance with
instructions in paragraphs 3-1 and 3-2. Correct
deficiencies as directed in paragraph 7-1.
While the heater is in storage, inspect and operate it
(for a period of 15 to 20 minutes) one or more times
