TM 9-4520-272-14&P
FIELD (UNIT) MAINTENANCE
LARGE CAPACITY FIELD HEATER (LCFH)
NSN 4520-01-500-1534
PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
None required
MOS 63J or 52C
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
None required
Heater shut down and cool.
Main battery switch to OFF and handle
removed.
GENERAL
This section provides instructions for short term and immediate storage, or shipment, of the engine
assembly.
ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
Administrative storage shall be in accordance with AR 750-1.
SHORT TERM STORAGE (30 DAYS OR LESS)
1. Check engine oil level and service as required.
2. Cap all disconnected fuel lines.
3. Conduct a general inspection of the engine assembly to ensure all components are present and
securely fastened.
4. Store the engine on a level surface in an area protected from the elements. Cover as required
depending upon weather conditions.
INTERMEDIATE TERM STORAGE (more than 30 days)
1. Start the engine and allow it to operate for 3 minutes. Shut down engine.
2. Drain engine oil while engine is still warm in accordance with WP 0046 00.
3. Fill engine crankcase with fresh oil in accordance with WP 0046 00.
4. Remove head cover (WP 0041 00). Add 2 cubic centimeters (cc) of engine oil to the cylinder head,
then reinstall head cover.
5. Conduct a general inspection of the engine assembly to ensure all components are present and
securely fastened.
6. Store the engine on a level surface in an area protected from the elements. Cover as required
depending upon weather conditions.
0069 00-1
