TM 5-3810-207-20/TO 36C23-3-37-12 l. Batteries    and    Cables.        Batteries    shall    be secured  in  the  battery  compartment.    Battery  shall  be filled  and  fully  charged.    Cables  shall  be  disconnected, ventholes    sealed,    and    all    terminals    wrapped    and secured   with   type   III,   class   1   pressure-sensitive   tape conforming to Specification PPP-T-60. m. Pneumatic Tires.  Tires shall be inflated to their normal required operating pressure. n. Air Cleaners.  Drain the air cleaners and seal all openings that permit the direct entry of water.  Use type III, class 1, waterproof, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape conforming to PPP-T60. o. Disassembly,  Disassembled  Parts,  Basic  Issue Items. (1) Disassembly     shall     be     limited     to     the removal of parts and projecting components    that    tend    to    increase    the overall  profile  of  the  equipment  and  that which is subject to pilferage. (2) Disassembled  items  shall  be  packed  with the publications in the toolbox if possible. Otherwise,    items    will    be    packed    in    a suitable    container    and    secured    to    the equipment to prevent loss or pilferage. 338.  Loading Equipment for Shipment a. Construct    a    ramp    of    suitable    material    as illustrated  on  figure  3  and  back  the  crane-shovel  on  a flatcar or trailer.  Block and secure the crane-shovel as illustrated on figure 2.  If the crane-shovel is on a flatcar, cover red and amber lamps and reflectors with pressure- sensitive   tape   conforming   to   Specification   PPP-T60, type III, class 1. b. If a loading ramp or material is not available and a suitable lifting device is used, the equipment shall be loaded as follows: (1) Attach a cable sling into the lifting eyes. (2) Lift  the  crane-shovel  and  center  it  on  the flatcar. (3) Remove  the  cable  sling  from  the  lifting eyes.  Block and secure the crane-shovel to the flatcar as illustrated on figure 2. Section II.  LIMITED STORAGE 339.  Preparation of Equipment for Storage a. General.    Detailed  instructions  for  preservation and    maintaining    equipment    in    limited    storage    are outlined in this paragraph.  Limited storage is defined as storage not to exceed 6 months.  Refer to AR 743-505. b. Inspection.  Refer to paragraph 337b. c. Cleaning and Drying.  Refer to paragraph 337c. d. Painting.  Refer to paragraph 337d. e. Depreservation    Guide.        Refer    to    paragraph 337e. f. Cooling System.  Refer to paragraph 337f. g. Lubrication.  Refer to paragraph 337g. h. Sealing of Openings.  Refer to paragraph 337h. i. Fuel Tanks.  Tanks will be drained and sprayed or  fogged  with  type  P-10,  grade  2  engine  preservative oil, MIL-21260. j. Exterior Surfaces.  Refer to paragraph 337j. k. Batteries and Cables.  Refer to paragraph 337l. l. Pneumatic  Tires.    Pneumatic  tires  standing  in storage    under    load    will    be    inflated    to    the    proper pressure.      When   the   equipment   is   blocked   and   all weight  is  removed  from  the  tires,  deflate  tires  to  two- thirds normal -tire pressure. m. Disassembly,  Disassembled  Parts,  Basic  Issue Items.  Refer to paragraph 337o. n. Weatherproofing.    When  suitable  shelter  is  not available,    select    a    firm    level,    well-drained    storage location,  protected  from  prevailing  winds.    Position  the crane-shovel on heavy planking or other solid surfaces. Block  the  equipment  in  a  manner  to  remove  all  weight from  tires.    Cover  the  crane-hovel  with  a  tarpaulin  or other     suitable     waterproof     covering     and     tie     down securely. 340.  Inspection and Maintenance of Equipment In Storage a. Exercising.    Every  90  days  equipment  will  be inspected as outlined in paragraph 20 and 274