NAVFAC P-300 Management of Transportation Equipment

(b) After operation, conduct a walk-around inspection to
determine if there are any leaks or other discrepancies.
(c) Use an adequately equipped truck-tractor or towing unit for
semitrailers and towed equipment to permit testing of trailer
lights and brakes.
(d) If an Equipment Repair Order (ERO) is required to repair
any discrepancies, open to repair Type 09 and complete as
outlined by current instructions.
(e) Upon completion of road test, represerve as required.
1 Mark tires before vehicle operation to indicate the
segment in contact with the ground. When the
vehicle is returned to storage after exercise, inspect
to ensure that the unit rests on another segment of
the tire.
2 Take all possible measures to prevent accumulation
of water in vehicle bodies.
e. 80-Day Fully Operational Test Procedures. At 80-day intervals conduct
the following inspection on all live storage equipment. Conduct all the procedures
described for the 20-, 40-, and 60-Day Operational Test, and include the procedures
described for the Weekly Start-up and Inspection, and perform the following:
(1) Initiate an ERO for Type 09 repair.
(2) During the operation test, load the equipment to capacity and
operate for at least 10 miles. Then unload the vehicle and inspect
for discrepancies. Reload the vehicle and drive for an additional 5
miles. Unload the equipment and turn over to the maintenance
shop for lubrication and repairs.
(3) Operate CESE, such as dozers, loaders, scrapers, and graders, for
at least 1/2 hour under full load. After 1/2 hour under full load,
inspect the equipment for discrepancies. After the inspection,
operate the equipment an additional 1/2 hour under full load. Then
turn over the equipment to the maintenance shop for lubrication
and repairs.
(4) Change oil in all equipment, if applicable. Oil change intervals shall
be based on the equipment manufacturer's recommended
maintenance interval for mileage/hour usage.
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