MACHINE STORAGE
SECTION VI
TORQUE CONVERTER PREPARATION. To prepare the
4. Make a thorough visual inspection of the machine to in-
torque converter for long term storage (periods in excess of
sure that the engine can be safely started and then start the
1 year), proceed as follows:
engine in the normal manner. Observe for any unusual
noise, or other symptoms of malfunction. Shut the engine
WITHOUT OIL
down immediately if there is any evident of malfunction.
1. Drain oil from the converter.
5. Make corrections to any defects found in step 4. Then,
2. Seal all openings and breathers with moistureproof
clean the fuel pump strainer and replace the fuel filter and
tape.
oil filter elements.
3. Coat all exposed, unpainted surfaces with a good grade
RESTORING MACHINE PROPER TO SERVICE. To restore
of preservative grease.
the machine proper to service following short term stor-
age, proceed as follows:
4. Atomize or spray 2 oz. (59 ml) of MOTORSTOR* (or
equivalent) into the converter through the oil drain plug.
1. Lubricate all points equipped with grease fittings, per
Section Ill.
5. If additional time is needed repeat steps 3 and 4 at yearly
intervals.
2. Remove all preservative grease, if applicable, from the
cylinder piston rods and other surfaces where applied.
WITH OIL
3. Check the oil levels in the chain case, torque converter,
1. Drain the converter oil and remove the filters.
hydraulic reservoir, and propel pump transmission. Add oil
2. Install drain plugs and new oil filters.
as necessary as specified in Section Ill.
3. Fill the converter to operating level with a mixture of
4. Install the batteries, fully charged, and connect them.
hydraulic transmission fluid, type C2 and a 3 percent (30
5. Make a thorough visual inspection of the entire ma-
parts C2 oil to 1 part MOTORSTOR*) amount of MOTOR-
chine before operating it for the first time following stor-
STOR preservative or equivalent.
age. Check especially for damaged or deteriorated hydrau-
4. Operate torque converter for approximately 5 minutes at
lic hoses.
a minimum of 1000 rpm, then stall converter to raise oil
temperature to 225F (107C).
RESTORING TORQUE CONVERTER TO SERVICE. To re-
store the torque converter to service, proceed as follows:
5. As soon as the unit is cool enough to touch, seal all
openings and breathers with moistureproof tape.
1. If MOTORSTOR or equivalent was used in preparing the
transmission for storage, use the following procedure to
6. Coat all exposed, unpainted surfaces with a good grade
restore unit.
of preservative grease.
A. Remove the tape from openings and breather.
7. If additional storage time is required, steps 3-6 should be
repeated at yearly intervals, except it is not necessary to
B. Wash off all the external grease with solvent.
drain the converter each year.
C. Fill unit to proper level with fluid. See Section Ill.
NOTE
* MOTORSTOR is a preservative additive manufactured by
the Daubert Chemical Company, Chicago, Illinois.
It is not necessary to drain the oil and MOTORSTOR
MOTORSTOR (under the designation of "NUCLE OIL") is
mixture from the converter.
covered by U.S. Military Specifications MIL-L-46002
2. If MOTORSTOR was not used in preparing theconverter
(ORD) and MIL-I-23310 (WEP).
for storage, use the following procedure to restore the unit.
REMOVAL FROM SHORT TERM STORAGE
A. Remove tape from openings and breather.
GENERAL. The procedures outlined below must be care-
B. Wash off all external grease with solvent.
fully followed to insure that the machine is properly re-
C. Drain oil from the converter.
stored to normal service following short term storage. Note
that separate procedures are given for the Detroit Diesel en-
D. Install new oil filters and refill with proper oil to operat-
gine and the machine proper.
ing level. See Section Ill.
RESTORING DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES TO SERVICE. To
REMOVAL FROM LONG TERM STORAGE
restore the Detroit Diesel engine to service following short
GENERAL. The procedures outlined in the following para-
term storage, proceed as follows:
graphs must be carefully followed to insure that the ma-
1. Remove the seals from the engine openingsand clean all
chine is properly restored to normal service. Separate pro-
accumulated dirt from the engine exterior.
cedures are provided for the Detroit Diesel engine and the
machine proper.
2. Check the oil level in the engine crankcase. Add oil, as
necessary, per the lubrication charts.
RESTORING DETROIT DIESEL ENGINES TO SERVICE. To
3. Check the coolant level in the radiator. Add clean water
restore the Detroit Diesel engine to service following long
or antifreeze, as applicable. if the level is low.
term storage, proceed as follows:
