TM 5-3895-367-14&P (7) Connect  lifting  slings  or  chains  to  D-rings  (1) at front of hopper. WARNING Do not allow heavy components to swing while suspended by a lifting device.  Exercise extreme caution when working near a cable under tension. Failure to follow this warning may result in severe injury to personnel. NOTE Two people should balance spreader while the third person operates lifting device. (8) Using    a    suitable    lifting    device,    slowly    lift spreader  (2000  lb)  until  it  is  suspended  from D-rings (1) at front of hopper. (9) Remove blocking from under spreader. (10)  Slowly lower spreader to ground, then remove lifting slings or chains from D-rings (1). FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE: • Lubricate bearings (Chapter 3, Section I). • Install transport truck and tongue on spreader (para4-12) or Install operator's platform on spreader (para4-14). • Install toolbox (para 4-27). Section VI.  PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT 4-42. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE. a. General.    This section contains requirements and  procedures  for  administrative  storage  of  equipment that is issued to and in use by Army activities worldwide. The    requirements    specified    herein    are    necessary    to maintain equipment in administrative storage in such a way as to achieve the maximum readiness condition. Equipment  that  is  placed  in  administrative  storage  should be  capable  of  being  readied  to  perform  its  mission  within 24   hours,   or   as   otherwise   may   be   prescribed   by   the approving   authority.      Before   equipment   is   placed   in administrative    storage,    a    current    PMCS    should    be completed and deficiencies corrected. Report  equipment  in  administrative  storage  as  prescribed for all reportable equipment. Perform inspections, maintenance services, and lubrication as specified herein. Records  and  reports  to  be  maintained  for  equipment  in administrative  storage  are  the  same  as  those  prescribed by DA Pam 738-750 for equipment in use. A 10 percent variance is acceptable on time, running hours, or mileage used to determine the required maintenance actions. Performance of applicable PMCS, as mentioned throughout this section, will be on a quarterly basis. b. Definition of Administrative Storage. Equipment is placed in administrative storage when a shortage of maintenance effort exists. Items placed in administrative storage should be   ready   for   use   within   the   time   factors determined by the directing authority.  During the  storage  period,  appropriate  maintenance records will be kept. c. Preparation   of   Equipment   for   Administrative Storage. (1) Storage Site. (a) Select     the     best     available     site     for administrative storage.  Separate stored equipment    from    equipment    in    use. Conspicuously mark the area "Administrative Storage". (b) Covered space is preferred. 4-71