Remove the battery from the stand; forward battery to an applicable storage
c.
area.
Remove the fire extinguisher from the stand; forward extinguisher to an appli-
d.
cable storage area.
Cover all cable connectors, and secure the cables and harnesses to convenient
e.
structures, or to receptacles provided.
Place a suitable container under the oil drain plug on the speed increaser.
f.
Remove the plug and drain the lubricating oil from the speed increaser.
Reinstall the drain plug.
Cover all openings on the stand equipment, close the bypass door on the exhaust
g.
silencer, and lower the hinged exhaust stack section to the stowed condition.
Set the parking brakes. If anticipated storage is longer than 90 days, mount
h.
the check stand on blocks and do not set the parking brakes.
Cover the check stand with an adequate cover if it is to be stored outdoors.
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PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT.
2-13.
2-14.
The mobile check stand may be transported by land, air, or sea provided
adequate safeguards are used. Prepare the stand for shipment, as follows:
Transporting the check stand by land:
a.
(1) Preserve the fuel system in accordance with paragraph 2-10.
(2) Drain the fuel tank and the speed increaser oil sump. Refer to the
applicable steps in paragraph 2-12 for the draining procedure.
( 3 ) Cover all openings, secure all loose items, and adequately protect all
parts subject to damage during transit. Close the bypass door on the
exhaust silencer, and ensure that the exhaust stack section is lowered
and securely stowed.
( 4 ) Secure check stand to shipping carrier by fastening lines to tiedown rings
along the sides of the trailer.
(5) Use a canvas cover over the check stand during inclement weather, and
over dusty terrain.
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