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Chapter 5 Preservation of Diesel Engine
Never used diesel engine or diesel powered vehicle, if long-term storage is required, shall be disposed
in advance in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Drain the lubricating oil off.
2. Open water drain valve to drain the coolant fluid off inside the diesel engine.
3. Drain the diesel off inside the fuel tank and the pipeline thereof.
4. Wipe out the oil and water stains, dust outside the diesel engine; apply antirust oil (add butter into
drier oil and mix thoroughly after melting) on the unpainted parts and components. Rubber
products as well as plastic products and parts shall not be applied with the oil.
5. The air filter (or air inlet) and the orifice of exhaust pipe shall be packed well with oiled paper to
prevent dust and dirt from invasion.
6. The diesel engine or the vehicle shall be placed in the room with good ventilation, dry and clean
conditions and free of intense magnetic field (temperature: -30
～
60
℃
; humidity: 0
～
80%). It is
strictly prohibited to be piled at the place with corrosive chemicals. Pay attention to moisture proof
for the machine (especially for the electrical system).
The used diesel engine or diesel powered vehicle, if long-term storage is required, shall be disposed in
advance in accordance with the following requirements:
1. Drain the lubricating oil off when the engine is hot after shutdown; dismantle the oil pan for
