TM 9-2320-365-34-12-25. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT INTRODUCTIONa. This section gives instructions for making the vehicle ready for shipment or storage.b. Refer to AR 750-1 for detailed administrative storage instructions.c. Refer to TB 9-2300-422-20 for security procedures.2-26. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENTa. Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) listed in TM 9-2320-365-20-1.WARNING• Heavy objects/loads, such as tool boxes and heavy parts, must always be carriedon the floor with the weight distributed as equally as possible between left andright sides of M1079 van. Failure to comply decreases the stability of the M1079van and will increase the likelihood of a rollover.• Heavy cabinets must always be mounted as low as possible with the weightdistributed as equally as possible between left and right sides of M1079 van.Remember to consider the weight of the items that will be stored in the cabinets.Failure to comply decreases the stability of the M1079 van and will increase thelikelihood of a rollover.• Always keep in mind, when placing items inside the M1079 van, that heavier itemsmust always be positioned as low as possible and the weight distributed asequally as possible between left and right sides of M1079 van. Failure to complydecreases the stability of the M1079 van and will increase the likelihood of arollover.b. Correct all deficiencies noted during inspection, if facilities are available. If repairs are required beyond thescope of Direct Support Maintenance, refer the deficiencies to General Support Maintenance.2-27. STORAGE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESa. Provide access to the vehicle during storage.CAUTIONEnsure tires are not resting on surfaces containing grease or oil. Failure to complymay result in damage to tires.b. Do not block wheels, but do be sure tires are not resting on surfaces containing grease or oil.c. Perform complete lubrication in accordance with TM 9-2320-365-10 and TM 9-2320-365-20.d. If possible, store vehicles close together, out of direct sunlight and away from electrical or generatingequipment.2-990
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