TM    9-2330-324-14&P 0051 00-4 PREPARATION   FOR   STORAGE   OR   SHIPMENT—Continued 0051 00 Exercising Exercise equipment in accordance with Table 1, Exercise Schedule, and the following instructions: 1. Vehicle Major Exercise. Depreserve  equipment  by removing  only that material restricting exercise. Close all drains, remove  blocks,  latch  tailgates,  and  perform  all  before-operation  checks.  Couple trailer to towing vehicle,  and drive for at least  25  miles  (40  km/h).  Make  several  right  and  left  90° turns. Make several hard braking stops without skidding. Do the  following during  exercising when  it is convenient  and safe: operate  all other  functional components  and perform all during-  and  after- operation checks. 2. Scheduled Services. Scheduled services will include inspection per “Inspection” above,  and will be conducted   in   accordance   with   Table   1,   Exercise   Schedule.    Lubricate   in   accordance   with instructions in WPs 0018 00 and 0023 00. 3. Corrective Action. Immediately take action to correct shortcomings  and deficiencies  noted.  Record inspection   and  exercise  results  on   DA   Form   2404/DA   Form   5988/E.   Record   and   report   all maintenance actions on DA Form 2407.  After  exercising,  restore  the  preservation  to  the  original condition. Table   1.   Exercise   Schedule. Weeks 2 4 6 8 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 PMCS X X Scheduled Services X X X X X Major Exercise X Rotation To ensure utilization of all assigned materiel, rotate items in accordance with rotational plan that will keep equipment in operational condition and reduce maintenance efforts. PROCEDURES   FOR   COMMON   COMPONENTS   AND   MISCELLANEOUS   ITEMS Tires Visually inspect  tires during  each walk-around inspection.  This inspection  includes  checking  tires  with  a tire gage.  Inflate, repair, or replace as necessary those  found  to be  low, damaged, or  excessively  worn. Mark inflated and repaired tires with a crayon for checking at the next inspection. Seals Seals may develop  leaks during  storage, or shortly thereafter.  If leaking persists,  refer  to  the  applicable maintenance section in this manual for corrective maintenance procedures. REMOVAL   OF   EQUIPMENT   FROM   ADMINISTRATIVE   STORAGE Activation Restore the equipment to normal operating condition in accordance with the instructions contained  in WP 0021 00.